Airstrike Kills Influential Tribal Chief and Elders in North Kordofan

An airstrike in North Kordofan has killed Paramount Chief Suleiman Jaber Jumaa Sahl, one of the most influential figures among the Arab Majaneen tribe, along with ten senior tribal elders. The strike reportedly targeted an area under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), deepening tensions in Sudan’s already volatile conflict zones.

Chief Suleiman Jaber was widely respected as a peacemaker and a key voice in tribal affairs across the region. His death marks a significant blow to local leadership structures that have long played a stabilizing role amid the country’s civil unrest. The loss of several senior elders alongside him has left the Majaneen community reeling, raising fears of revenge attacks and escalating tribal divisions.

Witnesses described the attack as sudden and devastating, with debris and casualties scattered across the RSF-held territory. Although the source of the airstrike has not been officially confirmed, its impact has sent shockwaves through North Kordofan and beyond, as residents mourn the loss of leaders who held deep cultural and political influence.

The incident underscores the growing human cost of Sudan’s protracted war, where civilians and traditional authorities continue to bear the brunt of the violence. As the conflict grinds on, calls for accountability and a peaceful resolution are growing louder, even as trust in both warring sides continues to erode.