UN in meetings with Bergid, Zaghawa tribes

The UN is taking a role in talks between Bergid and Zaghawa communities in South Darfur. A UNAMID team in Shearia town, situated approximately 92 kilometres northeast of Nyla, South Darfur, held separate meetings with Omda Tyrab and Omda Abakar, the traditional leaders of the native administration for Birgid and Zaghawa tribes respectively. According to a statement issued by UNAMID, “the talks focused on the issues of the peaceful coexistence of the two communities in the locality and the provision of water as humanitarian assistance to the internally displaced persons (IDPs).” Last month there were clashes between the two sides that resulted in more than 300 people displaced.