More information  On 23rd December 2018, there was a public demonstration in Altartar town in line with the demonstrations going on in many towns of Sudan seeking political reforms.  Also, there was an announcement of a visit of president of Sudan to Dilling town for 29th January 2019 but, he visited Kadogli. In line with the visit, NISS conducted what is termed as “preventive arrests” of the youths and students. Some were released while others are still held incommunicado.  The two towns are in South Kordufan and capitals of localities. Altartar is the capital of Eltadamoun locality, its location is 70 km East Al-Abbasiya town and 84 km North Abu-Jibaiha town. Dilling is the capital of Dilling locality located 135 km north the state capital/ Kadogli town. 2