No reports could be found on conflicts between the Tijania and Al Sunna Muslim factions in the Wenchi district, especially in the village of Alhajikrom in 2000, and on state protection available to the victims.

However, according to Country Reports 2000, "on July 21, three Muslims were injured at Effiduase (Eastern Region) in a clash between two Muslim sects over doctrinal differences. Members of the Tijanniya school of Islam allegedly attacked of the Al-Sunna School (2001).

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Reference

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2000. 2001. United States Department of State. Washington, DC. http://www.state.gov/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/index.cfm?docid=803[Accessed://12 June 2001]

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