27 September 2011 - Following reports of clashes between local farmers and nomads, UNAMID conducted yesterday a verification patrol to Tamaru village, 25 kilometers northeast of Saraf Umra, North Darfur. The team interacted with the local representatives who informed them that on 22 September, 17 members of a local peace committee comprised of representatives of farming and nomadic groups from various tribes in the area were discussing issues related to farmlands and seasonal migration when they were attacked by a group of armed men. As reported to UNAMID, nine assailants shot and killed four participants and injured three persons. The incident is been followed by Government of Sudan police.

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