Some 1,000 wells will be drilled in the region, with the agreement of
Sudan's government, the Boston University researchers say.
Analysts say competition for resources between Darfur's Arab nomads and
black African farmers is behind the conflict.
More than 200,000 Darfuris have died and 2m fled their homes since 2003.
"Much of the unrest in Darfur and the misery is due to water shortages,"
said geologist Farouk El-Baz, director of the Boston University Center for
Remote Sensing, according to the AP news agency.
"Access to fresh water is essential for refugee survival, will help the
peace process, and provides the necessary resources for the much needed
economic development in Darfur," he said.
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