Misseriya civilians flee West Darfur conflict zone

Quote: Misseriya civilians flee West Darfur conflict zone Source: Radio Dabanga Date: 13 May 2010 KUBUM,(13 May.) - Civilians have fled from inter-tribal violence in Mukjar Locality of West Darfur to Kubum in Edd Al Fursan Locality of South Darfur. They came from a group of villages including Nyamatala, which is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Mukjar town. Two Arab tribes are fighting in the area, the Misseriya and the Nuwayba Rizeigat. Misseriya sources said that attackers came to the area and began shooting and burning. A woman who fled from the combat zone described the situation as a total mess. She told Radio Dabanga yesterday that after arriving at Kubum the displaced people did not find any shelter. During the flight some pregnant women had to give birth, she said. A man from Nyamatala said that fighting began there with heavy weapons, forcing him and others to withdraw. He said about 15 people were killed in his village.