As part of its ongoing efforts to address the needs of civilians affected in the East Darfur inter-communal clashes, the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), assisted in airlifting more than 300 civilians, on 18 August, from El Daein, East Darfur to Abu Karinka, located approximately 50 kilometers northeast of El Daein.

In addition, on 21 August, the Mission provided logistical support by transporting representatives of Rezeigat and Ma’alia tribes to Al Tawisha, North Darfur to participate in the signing of an agreement to cease hostilities in East Darfur.

The current situation in East Darfur was reportedly triggered earlier this month by unresolved disputes over access to land resources.

In response, UNAMID increased its presence and patrolling and airlifted nine wounded civilians, on 17 August, from Al Dola village, approximately 125 kilometers north of El Daein to El Fasher, North Darfur for medical treatment.