Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minnawi called for an immediate halt to tribal fighting between the Salamat and Beni Halba tribes on June 2, 2026 [1, 2].

The call for peace comes as escalating ethnic violence threatens to further destabilize the Darfur region, where civilian casualties often rise during tribal disputes.

In a statement issued in Khartoum, Minnawi said the warring parties must not target civilians [1, 2]. The governor said that the protection of non-combatants is paramount during the current unrest.

According to the governor, the clashes are not spontaneous internal disputes. Minnawi said the fighting was fueled by policies of the Al-Dagalo militia, which he described as a criminal organization [1, 2]. He said that the militia aims to incite tribal strife and create deep divisions within the region to serve its own interests [1, 2].

Tribal tensions in Darfur have long been complicated by external political actors and armed groups. The governor's intervention highlights the fragility of local security and the influence of paramilitary forces on community relations.

Minnawi urged all parties to prioritize stability and avoid further bloodshed. The governor's office continues to monitor the situation in Darfur as it seeks to prevent the conflict from expanding into other tribal territories [1, 2].

“Minni Arko Minnawi called for an immediate halt to tribal fighting”

This escalation reflects the ongoing struggle for control in Darfur, where tribal identities are often weaponized by armed factions. By attributing the violence to the Al-Dagalo militia, Governor Minnawi is framing the conflict not as a local ethnic feud, but as a strategic destabilization effort by a paramilitary group to weaken regional governance.