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9 people killed in tribal clashes in Sudan's South Darfur: report

Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-6-26 16:41:44

Nine people were killed in renewed clashes between Al-Gimir and Bani Halba tribes in Sudan's South Darfur state, Khartoum's Al-Sudani daily reported Wednesday.

"Bani Halba tribe attacked Al-Gimir tribe from three directions at Shateen, Buhairat and Abu Garageer areas in Kateila locality. The attack resulted in the killing of nine members of Al-Gimir tribe," the paper quoted Abbakar Al-Toum, administrator of Al- Gimir tribe, as saying.

He added that the attackers were aboard four-wheel-drive vehicles, motorcycles and camels, noting that, after attack violated the agreements regarding the reconciliation adopted by the state government.

Tribal tensions have recently mounted in Sudan's Darfur region where similar clashes took place between the two tribes in South Darfur state last month that left dozens dead and injured.

Additionally, over 40 people were killed and about 45 others injured in fresh clashes between Al-Salamat and Messiria tribes in Central Darfur state this month.

Last Friday, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir warned against tribal conflicts in some areas of the country, noting that Sudan is facing challenges that need to be met through all its people's cooperation.

"The tribal conflicts in a number of Sudanese areas constitute the biggest threat to the country," al-Bashir said when addressing a meeting of the Shura (consultation) Council of the ruling National Congress Party.

Some people inside the tribes instigated the conflicts, he said, warning of the danger of such moves.
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