On 4 July 2015, UNAMID's Civil Affairs Section, in collaboration with local peace building mechanism Good Will Committee composed of influential displaced farmer leaders and Arab herders, organized a peace forum in Shagra village, near El Fasher, North Darfur, as part of its efforts to restore peace, stability and development in rural areas, particularly during the rainy season when conflicts increase between farmers and herders.
The event, attended by more than 500 displaced farmers and Arab herders, as well as representatives from the state government, UNAMID officials, native administration leaders and members of the Good Will Committee, was aimed at building trust between farmers and pastoralists; promoting peaceful coexistence; and encouraging the voluntary return of the internally displaced farmers to their original villages for farming. Additionally, participants also discussed the protection of farms against forcible grazing as well as security of farmers.
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