Tanzania, Jan. 5 -- Arusha. For many years, it has been a row over the 1,500 square kilometre land, pitting the government over its conservation status.

Now another land row beckons at Loliondo division, Ngorongoro District in Arusha Region; this time around on a disputed boundary between two villages.

The row appears to centre on scrambles for water and grazing resources for the herders in the drought-prone terrain.

However, there are allegations that the row could have been fuelled by invasion into the area by livestock keepers from the neighbouring country.

Most concerned are residents of Kisangiro village who want the issue to be resolved amicably and within the ambit of law.

"It is a pity that this conflict has not been resolved...