Tensions remain high in West Darfur, following the rapid increase in recent weeks in the number and frequency of security incidents.— UN OCHA Sudan (@UNOCHA_Sudan) July 26, 2020
Over 60 people were reportedly killed during an armed attack in Masteri Village, Beida locality, on 25 July.
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BBC: 60 killed in new violence in Sudan's Darfur
The Sudanese government is sending more troops to the restive Darfur region, following a spike in violence there.
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said the forces would protect people during the farming season.
Unidentified gunmen killed more than 60 people in the region on Saturday, and another 20 the day before, the UN said.
Hundreds of thousands of people have died in fighting between government forces and rebels since 2003. Millions have been forced from their homes.
More than a decade later, people finally started returning home in time for this year's July-November planting season after a government-sponsored deal was reached two months ago.
But this has led a new conflict over land rights between the people who took over the land with those who have returned.
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WNU Editor: The millions who were displaced decades ago are now coming back to reclaim their lands. The ones who took over are saying no. Hence the violence.
More News On the Current Violence In Darfur
Dozens killed in renewed violence in Sudan's Darfur: UN -- Al Jazeera
Some 120 said to be killed or wounded in attack in Sudan's Darfur region: UN -- Ahram Online/Reuters
Sudan: Fresh killings in Darfur with troops on way -- Gulf News/AFP
More than 60 killed in fresh Darfur violence, UN reports -- Middle East Eye
Some 120 said to be killed or wounded in attack in Sudan’s Darfur region: U.N. -- NYPost
Sudan to deploy troops to Darfur after killings -- AFP
Sudan to deploy troops to Darfur after killings: PM Hamdok -- Al Jazeera
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