Misseriya count losses at 88 dead, 32 injured in clashes near Kass, Darfur

A leader of the Misseriya tribe said the clashes around Kass have resulted in 88 dead and 32 injured from the Misseriya while he did not know the exact number of killed and wounded on the side of the Rizeigat. Violence between the two Arab tribes broke out last week after nearly two months of relative calm following a reconciliation deal signed in late June.

The Misseriya tribal leader, Izz-Al-Din Issa Mandil, appealed over Radio Dabanga for the belligerent parties to stop hostilities and convene a peace conference. He also called on the state government to do its duty to stop the violence.Another source said that the fighting has caused the flight of more than 4.000 people into Kass town. The humanitarian situation is difficult. Clashes between Misseriya and Rizeigat were reported on Friday for the fifth consecutive day, including in the areas Durso, Karandee, Gubo, and Gemiza Lagaro. Thousands fled to Kass from areas of the clashes including Damardolo, Martolo and Borunga, which are located along the Wadi Milla. A sheikh of one of the refugee camps near Kass said that gunfire was heard all day Friday. He stressed that the newly displaced people set up camp in Kass and in general the humanitarian conditions are bad, given that it is the rainy season.

A tribal leader speaking from Kass, the omda of Gemeza, confirmed attacks in certain areas south of Kass. Omda Adam Saleh Mohamed Ateem said that several villages had been looted along Wadi Milla, extending from Milla up to Borunga.