HUDO Centre More information Within the last five years, the gold mining companies entered South Kordufan/ Nuba Mountains. Most of these companies came in to South Kordufan for collecting ore of the traditional mining sector but later they established factories using the cyanide without taking the safety measures or skilled personnel. They neglected the issues raised by the community as far as protecting lives and environment is concerned. This caused deaths of both people and animals and the severe environmental effects. This has also led to huge number of miscarriages and congenital deformity among the new born babies. Elgenaid and Alsunut companies are owned by RSF’s head commander Mohammed Hamdan Daglu (Hemeti) have been guarded by RSF soldiers who keep on committing many atrocities towards civilians  On 22nd April 2019, Mr. Noureldin Adam Hamad was shot dead by RSF soldier at Eltugula gold mine due to personal dispute. No further investigation was held.  On 3rd May 2019, for unknown reasons, RSF soldiers randomly shot bullets while at Altugula gold mine market. As a result, one person died and four others were injured. No further investigation was held yet, the case is filed. 2