More Than 150 Killed in Sudan's Blue Nile Clashes

At least 150 people were killed in two days of fighting in the latest ethnic clashes triggered by land disputes in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state, a medical report revealed on Thursday.

Crowds took to the streets of the Blue Nile state capital Damazin in protest, chanting slogans condemning a conflict that has left hundreds dead this year.

Last week, the clashes in Sudan's troubled Blue Nile broke out after reported arguments over land between members of the Hausa people and rival groups.

The fighting took place around the Wad al-Mahi area near Roseires, about 500 kilometres (310 miles) south of the capital Khartoum. Residents have reported intense gunfire and houses set on fire.

"A total 150 people including women, children, and elderly were killed between Wednesday and Thursday," said Abbas Moussa, head of Wad al-Mahi hospital. "Around 86 people were also wounded in the violence."

Witnesses noted that hundreds marched through Damazin, some calling for the state governor to be sacked. "No, no to violence," the demonstrators chanted.