In Sudan's troubled Darfur region between two Arab tribes fought battle to control a gold mine has caused dozens of deaths, tribal leaders and local media said on Thursday.
On Wednesday the outbreak of the conflict, pitting Bani Hussein Rizeigat, tribal groups began to fight in January Salvadorans Duma ATIM MASAR, Bani Hussein's leader in North Darfur Sireaf used near Gold told Reuters reporters.
"Last Wednesday in El Sireaf 40 to 50 people were killed," he said. "" They attacked us 9:00 '
Another official said Bani Hussein has arrived 达里扎贾特 tribal ATVs, stealing cattle and in El Sireaf opened fire against civilians. "We have alerted the government and the army, but what they are doing," he said, asked not to be named.
, Army spokesman Rizeigat tribal and international peacekeeping force UNAMID can not be reached for comment.
Years of international peace efforts have failed to end the conflict in Darfur, the western region, primarily African tribes took up arms in 2003 against Sudan Arab-led government, accusing them of discriminating against them.
Violence is the peak period from 2004-05, but picked up again, this year's Arab tribes, many of which are armed by the government early in the conflict, is now fighting among themselves, resources and land.
Sudanese newspaper also reported that the latest conflict. Al-Ahram said that 100 people have been killed and 30 wounded, while Akhir Lahza put the death toll at 39.
About 30 million people have been forced to leave their homes in Darfur this year, the army, the rebels and the fighting between rival tribes, according to the UN.
Initial gold in January 500 deaths caused by the fighting, and destroyed more than 68 villages, a pro-government Sudanese MPs said that in February.
Gold has become Sudan's largest export and earn foreign exchange. 50 million people in search of gold mines are mostly undocumented, and sell it to traders and central banks.
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir and some aides accused of plotting war crimes in Darfur, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants. They denied the charges and refused to recognize the court.
Activities in Darfur is difficult to verify because the Sudanese reporters, rescue workers and diplomats travel restrictions.
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