Summary
The Nuba Mountains in Sudan have experienced prolonged conflict due to government and rebel group fights, leading to severe hardships for the local people. A recent alliance between a local rebel group and a paramilitary force sparks hope for peace but also fear of more violence. The area struggles with food insecurity, especially affecting displaced people and children.
Key Facts
- The Nuba Mountains are in South Kordofan, Sudan and have a rugged landscape with rocky hills and huts.
- The region has faced constant conflict, with past Sudanese government actions causing suffering for decades.
- The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) formed an alliance with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in 2023.
- The RSF has faced accusations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing.
- Famine was declared in the mountains in 2024 due to blocked aid, bad harvests, and locusts.
- Over one million people displaced by conflict have moved to the Nuba Mountains.
- Reports show increased malnutrition among children and pregnant women.
- Despite challenges, local communities exhibit strong solidarity, supporting each other across religious and geographic lines.
