A joint mechanism to avoid clashes between herders and farmers during the rainy season has been adopted in East Darfur state.
Members of the mechanism include induviduals from the national security service, an isolation brigade, and representatives from the Abu Karina, Abu Jabra, Assalaia and Adaein localities.
The mechanism will create stability and reduce incidents of cattle raiding, a driver of tribal clashes, the Commissioner of Abu Karina Osman Gisim said according to a report. The Commissioner of Abu Jabra Al Daif Issa agreed, and said that its the right plan to mitigate conflicts between herders and farmers.