DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Inter-communal Conflict in Al Fasher (Sarafaya, Um Oshosh, and Hilat Khamis Villages), North Darfur (Update 001)

On 29 and 30 November 2023, inter-communal clashes erupted between Zagawah, Al Tanhur, Al Burti, and Arab Abala tribesmen in Sarafaya, Um Oshosh, and Hilat Khamis villages of Al Fasher locality, North Darfur. The incident reportedly occurred following a dispute over access to land. As a result of the violence, one individual was reportedly killed. Field teams reported that approximately 400 households were displaced to Jakho I village of Al Fasher locality. Field teams also reported that commercial property including livestock was looted. The situation remains tense and unpredictable. DTM is monitoring the situation closely and will provide further information on displacement and population mobility across Sudan, on a Monthly basis, via its Monthly Displacement Overview.

Disclaimer: Due to the current circumstances, the DTM network is relying on remote interviews with key informants and further verification is not possible at this time.

DTM Sudan's Early Warning Flash Alerts provide immediate updates on incidents and sudden displacement in Sudan. These Flash Alerts aim to notify humanitarian partners of sudden events where DTM's Emergency Event Tracking (EET) may subsequently take place.

*DTM Sudan Flash Alerts provide an initial estimation of affected population figures gathered from field reports. All information is therefore pending verification through DTM’s Emergency Event Tracking (EET) and/or registration activities and is not to be used as official figures.