Herders and farmers clash in Kass, South Darfur
On Tuesday, the rural areas near the town of Kass in South Darfur witnessed clashes between farmers and herders.There were conflicting reports about injuries and fatalities. One witness told Radio Dabanga the fighting killed two herders and injured an unknown number.He said the clashes erupted when a group of cattle herders entered farms trampling on crops and vegetation, damaging the land. However another witness denied there were deaths but confirmed a number of injuries. He said the region remains tense due to a gathering of both groups on Wednesday, and is expected to erupt again. The resident called on security authorities to intervene and address the situation.
On Tuesday, the rural areas near the town of Kass in South Darfur witnessed clashes between farmers and herders.
There were conflicting reports about injuries and fatalities. One witness told Radio Dabanga the fighting killed two herders and injured an unknown number.
He said the clashes erupted when a group of cattle herders entered farms trampling on crops and vegetation, damaging the land.
However another witness denied there were deaths but confirmed a number of injuries.
He said the region remains tense due to a gathering of both groups on Wednesday, and is expected to erupt again.
The resident called on security authorities to intervene and address the situation.
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