2. Mr. Mohammed Abdalla Abaru (67 years old and the former chairperson of the farmer union in Al-Abbasiya) 3. Mr. Nasreldin Abubaker Elmansour (55 years old and one of the dismissed Amir family members) 4. Mr. Tawheed Eltahir Eisa Jundi (48 years old). 5. Musa Eltahir Eisa Jundi (44 years old) 6. Mahmoud Ahmed Almansour (45 years old, activist and the son of the dismissed Amir) 7. Mr. Mohammed Mahmoud Sawar (58 years old, teacher and Amir’s family member). 8. Mr. Rahama Eltahir Rahama (59 years old and one of the community leaders). 9. Mr. Abdelaziz Ahmed Adam (50 years, farmer). 10. Dr. Adam Khaleifa (60 years old, activist and university lecturer). 11. Mr. Hassan Ahmed Yousif. 12. Mr. Mohammed Hashim Noureldaeem. A community leader from Al Abbasiya talked to HUDO Centre saying that, “I believe the arrest is related to the new appointment of Amir2 in Al Abassiya since the arrest was on the same day of the official announcement” (appendix; 3). 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 Amir3 criticizing the local government, state government and the SAF commandant about their negligence towards the IDPs 2 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. 3 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 exist 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 had been considered as legitimate and recognized by the government up to the issued decree. 12