Violent clashes broke out in Al-Sayyah town in North Darfur, killing four people amid renewed tensions between local herders and farmers, residents said.
The violence erupted after camels wandered onto farmland owned by local residents, sparking a dispute linked to long-standing disagreements over land use and grazing rights.
Witnesses said a verbal argument quickly escalated into armed confrontations, with gunfire exchanged between the two sides.
Two camel herders and two farmers were killed in the fighting, highlighting the deadly consequences of local disputes in the region.
They said the presence of livestock on cultivated land fuelled anger and fear, pushing an already fragile situation into violence.
The Rapid Support Forces intervened to contain the clashes and prevent them from spreading to nearby areas.
Several herders were arrested, according to local sources, and security measures helped halt further escalation.
Local authorities later dispersed crowds, recovered the bodies and restored relative calm to the town.
The case has been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action, with investigations set to examine all parties involved as officials seek accountability and aim to prevent further bloodshed in North Darfur.
