Janjaweed militia abuses spark mobilization in Nuba Mountains

Communities in the Nuba Mountains have declared a state of general mobilization and alert in response to alleged human‑rights abuses by the Janjaweed militia and their ally, Abdel Aziz al‑Hilu. Reported violations include forced displacement, restrictions on movement, arbitrary arrests, and instances of rape and human trafficking. According to the communities, these abuses are intended to facilitate the occupation of South Kordofan by foreign fighters.

The announcement was made during an awareness briefing organized by the Network of National Organizations Working in the Nuba Mountains, the High Committee for Civil Support, and the Nuba Mountains Lawyers Group. Several high‑ranking officials attended, among them Al‑Tayeb Saad Al‑Din, Acting Minister and Director‑General of the Ministry of Culture and Information, and Seif Al‑Din Mukhtar, Executive Director of Omdurman Locality. Speakers emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and called for a full public mobilization against what they described as externally supported aggression. They also announced plans to send a relief convoy with food supplies to support civilians under siege.

In addition, the briefing stressed the importance of documenting militia crimes for submission to international organizations and courts, characterizing the abuses as systematic operations driven by the pursuit of money and power. The Executive Director of Omdurman Locality highlighted the historical contributions of South Kordofan communities to liberation efforts and called for unity in defending the region. Representing the Wali, Al‑Tayeb Saad Al‑Din urged the High Committee to mobilize nationwide support for the relief convoy, emphasizing that the issue of South Kordofan is a national concern. He reaffirmed the enduring spirit of solidarity among Sudanese states and emphasized the need to pursue legal channels to expose the true intentions of the collaborators.

The situation in the Nuba Mountains is part of a broader context of conflict and instability in the region. The declaration of a state of general mobilization and alert reflects the gravity of the situation and the need for urgent action to protect civilians and address the humanitarian crisis. The next steps are likely to involve increased efforts to mobilize support and resources for the affected communities, as well as continued documentation and reporting of human‑rights abuses to international authorities.