Jebel Moon

Jebel Moon (Arabic: جبل مون) or Jebel Mun is a locality in West Darfur, Sudan.

Not to be confused with Rebel Moon.
Jebel Moon
جبل مون
Jebel Moon is located in Sudan
Jebel Moon
Location in Sudan (West Darfur state highlighted)
Coordinates: 14°8′39″N 22°42′32″E
CountrySudan
StateWest Darfur
Time zoneCentral Africa Time, GMT + 3
Geocode369723

History

In April 2010, the Sudanese government took Jebel Moon from the rebel Justice and Equality Movement, killing 108 rebels and capturing 61 in the process. Jebel Moon had been a key rebel stronghold and its capture made the rebels fracture into small groups.[1]

Following the 2021 Darfur clashes, refugees from Jebel Moon fled and settled in Foro Baranga.[2] This was following fighting between nomads and farmers.[3] Many women and children sought refuge in neighbouring Chad.[4]

During the 2023 Sudan conflict, the town has been under control of the Rapid Support Forces, as has most of West Darfur.[5]

Geography

Jebel Moon is located in a mountainous region.[6] Jebel Moon is rich in precious metals, including uranium, chromium, and gold.[7][8]

Demographics

Herding and agriculture are the main activities of the Jebel Moon populace. In 2021, the population was approximately 68,500 among which more than 46,600 depended on humanitarian aid.[9] The residents speak the Miisiirii language.[10] The inhabitants of Jebel Moon, including the Misseriya tribe, and other ethnic groups.[8]

References
  1. "Troops take Darfur rebel bastion". 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  2. Dabanga (2021-05-30). "Angry protests follow deadly West Darfur market attack". Dabanga Radio TV Online. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  3. "Sudan: Inter-communal conflict - Jebel Moon, West Darfur, Flash Update No: 02 (6 December 2021) [EN/AR] - Sudan | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. "Clashes displace thousands in Darfur, where 6.2 million will need assistance next year | UN News". news.un.org. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  5. Newsroom, B. N. N. (2023-07-27). "Seizure and Siege: Rapid Support Forces Take Control in Darfur". BNN Breaking. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  6. "Dozens killed in clashes in Sudan's restive Darfur". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  7. "السودان.. "جبل مون" يتوهج ذهبا وينزف دما | سكاي نيوز عربية". 2021-12-14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  8. "السودان: أحداث جبل مون.. صراع سيطرة على المعادن أم غياب للدولة". صحيفة التغيير السودانية , اخبار السودان (in Arabic). 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  9. "Jebel Moon: A Humanitarian Crisis". 500 Words Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  10. Edgard, John. 1989. Masalit Grammar: With Notes on other languages of Darfur and Wadai. Dietrich Reimer.
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