In Salamat region (South East), on 1 and 2 January, 17 dead and 8 wounded persons have been reported following clashes between farmers and herders over land use.
On 5 January, 2 people were killed and 2 others injured in Kim (Mayo-Kebbi Est region – South West) stemming from a protest over the same issue, land use.
The Government has ordered the reactivation of disarmament commissions in the country and announced a series of urgent measures to mitigate the situation, including strengthening awareness and prevention activities and control over cross-border circulation of firearms.
Clashes between herders and farmers across the country remains a persistent issue, fueling intercommunal violence and leading to greater humanitarian needs in food for affected populations.