The dispute arose because the village was claimed by Salamat and Taʽisha tribes, thus causing unclear border demarcation between Central Darfur and South Darfur.

[4] In 2004, Janjaweed established a camp in Abu Jaradil.

[5] A Misseriya militia led by Ali Kushayb entered Abu Jaradil and clashed with the Salamat armed group on 8 April 2013.

Looting and house burning were also reported during the clash.

[8] Abu Jaradil was reportedly occupied by pastoral nomads and people from Chad, Central African Republic, and Mali in January 2014.