Authorities in Sudan’s North and West Kordofan States have announced a month-long state of emergency after clashes between the Kababish and Hamar tribes.
Last week, at least 55 people were killed during fighting between Kababish and Hamar tribesmen and 28 others sustained injuries from both sides.
In a joint press conference on Sunday, the two governors of North and West Kordofan States Ahmed Harun and Abulgasim al Amin Baraka in Al Obeid town expressed their concern about the current security situation.
The two state officials confirmed their commitment to restore peace and stability in the area.
Governor Haroun of North Kordofan said that after thorough investigations into the clashes, they found no evidence of a planned attack by either of the two communities.
For his part, the Governor of West Kordofan State, Abdulgasim al Amin Baraka, said after an intervention by traditional leaders and security agents, the situation is now calm.
Governor Baraka revealed that a peace conference will be organized between the two communities to restore peace as soon as possible.