In Khartoum State where the capital city of Sudan is situated, the report highlights some incidents that took place in the three towns of Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman where the IDPs are scattered. 7.2 Ethnic composition South Kordufan/Nuba Mountains state is mainly inhabited by Nuba ethnic groups, Arab and other African groups. The majority of the populations are farmers and the rest are traders and cattle keepers. Blue Nile State is inhabited by African ethnic groups and Arab whose main activity is also farming and cattle keepers. 8 Methodology This part presents the methodology used in data collection and information gathering. HUDO centre had established a network consisting of field monitors and focal people to gather information within the conflict areas and among IDPs. Since it is not possible to have easy access to the whole area geographically, the network/monitors managed to cover some incidents. Information from the field was critically analyzed by a reporting panel at Kampala office. The panel used analytical methods to sort the information in order to arrive at accurate findings that should be included in the report. The information that needs further investigation will be included in the annual report after verifying. For the purposes of consolidating this report HUDO Centre also used the following methods in collecting data/ information; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. HUDO centre developed data/ information forms. Conducted interviews with victims and relatives. Analyzed Media reports. Verified comments from professionals (Lawyers, Doctors…e.t.c). Scrutinized official declarations. 9 Limitation and challenges 1. The State of Emergency imposed in the two states restricts the movement of field monitors. This directly hindered the process and time taken in collecting data. 2. The keen suspicion from intelligence (NISS and MI) to newcomers in towns and anybody that talks about human rights. 3. Poor means of transport whereby roads are not very accessible and most of them are seasonal. 4. Some of the victims and witnesses do not easily reveal information due to security threats. According to interviews that were conducted by HUDO monitors, some of the victims or the witnesses expressed their fears from security agencies. 5. The number of monitors was not enough to cover the incidents geographically. 5