In Blue Nile state this report covered the following; Damazin town in Damazin locality; and Roseries in Roseries locality. 1.7 Methodology HUDO Centre engaged its network of field monitors and focal people within SK and BN to gather information. Field monitors could only cover some incidents from areas where they could gain access but not the entire geographic territory. Different information/ data collection methods were applied and the 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 which were included in this report. For the purposes of consolidating this report, HUDO Centre also used the following methods in collecting and analyzing data/ information; 1) Data collection forms were developed/ used 2) Interviewing of victims, their relatives and witnesses 3) Verification of documents and getting comments from professionals (Lawyers, Doctors e.t.c) 4) Analysis of official declarations /statements, reports and media articles 1.8 Limitations and challenges  Due to security threats, some of the victims and witnesses could not easily disclose information  The state of emergency imposed on the two states (SK and BN) by government hindered the field monitors in gathering information  Field monitors could not ably do their work because of the general insecurity in SK and BN states. The MI, GIS and RSF generally suspect any person that talks about human rights.  Because of limited number of monitors compared to the big geographic area of coverage, certain incidents happened without being noticed/ reported.  Poor means of transport, poor network (internet) and the very limited power/electricity supply in conflict areas hindered monitors  The general fear by the monitors in case the interviewed victims were subjected to torture and forced to reveal their (monitor’s) identity. 5