# Weaponising identity fuels conflict in Darfur

Armed groups in Darfur are deliberately manipulating ethnic and tribal identities to escalate violence and gain control. This tactic deepens divisions, drives displacement, and undermines peace efforts in the region, posing a risk of broader destabilization.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/aljazeerauntangles/2026/7/26/darfur-weaponising-identity?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:20:27 +0000