36 killed, 32 injured in tribal clashes in Sudan's South Darfur

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At least 36 people were killed and 32 others injured in fresh tribal clashes in Sudan's South Darfur State, local authorities announced on Monday.

"A tribal clash broke out between tribal components at Mandawa, Marmasa and Majangary areas in South Darfur State," Musa Mahdi, South Darfur State Governor, said in a statement.

He added that the fighting broke out on Saturday and continued until Sunday morning.

He further stressed that the joint forces, sent by the state, have controlled the situation at the dispute areas and separated between the warring tribes.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency