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Town in West Darfur, Sudan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jebel Moon (Arabic: جبل مون) or Jebel Mun is a locality in West Darfur, Sudan.
Jebel Moon
جبل مون | |
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Coordinates: 14°8′39″N 22°42′32″E | |
Country | Sudan |
State | West Darfur |
Time zone | Central Africa Time, GMT + 3 |
Geocode | 369723 |
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]
Jebel Moon is located in a mountainous region.[5] Jebel Moon is rich in precious metals, including uranium, chromium, and gold.[6][7]
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.[8] The residents speak the Miisiirii language.[9] The inhabitants of Jebel Moon, including the Misseriya tribe, and other ethnic groups.[7]
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