More information: Al-Abbasiya is the capital of Al-Abbasiya locality in South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains. It’s the original habitat of Tegali tribes of Nuba. Abu-Jibaiha is the capital of Abu-Jibaiha locality in South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains where the SAF headquarters of the Eastern region of South Kordufan is located and Al-Abassiya garrison is under it. The tribal leader named Amir (historically was Mac) of the Tagali tribes is based in Al-Abassiya town. Many other tribes are under his jurisdiction. The Amir position is a monarch of the family of Mac Gailey. The current Amir came to power through the known customary and traditional laws since 2016 when his brother (the former Amir) passed away. Since that time, he has been considered as legitimate and recognized by the government. Suddenly, on 11th November 2024, the South Kordufan state governor appointed the Amir’s nephew (Mr. Mohammed Mukhtar Adam Geiley) when Amir was away for medical treatment trip to Kosti town (in the neighbouring state of White Nile). The appointment letter ignored the existence of the current Amir. It was on this same day that, the arrest was implemented without giving a reason. HUDO Centre spoke to many community leaders and activists in Al-Abbasiya town about the reason behind the arrest and their response is summarized below;  Some believe the decision was related to the Amir criticizing the local government, state government and the SAF commandant about their negligence towards the IDPs from surrounding Al-Abassiya whom seek refuge in Al-Abassiya while the Amir was doing his best with the community in serving them.  Others said that; the reason was the newly discovered gold in Jogana area (7 km SW Al-Abbasiya) in which the Amir rejected the SAF from doing gold mining there. In line with the same act of dismissing community leaders by the state governor, a similar dismissal has happened in South Darfur state by its governor for 69 community leaders. The governor accused them of associating with the Rapid Support Force (RSF). Note: Since the war erupted between Sudan Armed Force (SAF) and Rapid Support Force (RSF) in April 2023, some authorities of the federal ministries have been shifted to the state governors. For instance, the tribal administration was shifted from the federal governance ministry to the state governor. The violated rights: Personal freedom  Articles 46, 48 & 52 of the Constitutional Document 2019.  Articles 3, 6 & 7 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.  Articles 9, 14 & 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.