Jebel Moon
Town in West Darfur, Sudan
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Jebel Moon (Arabic: جبل مون) or Jebel Mun is a locality in West Darfur, Sudan.
Jebel Moon
جبل مون | |
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  Location in Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 14°8′39″N 22°42′32″E | |
| Country | Sudan |
| State | West Darfur |
| Time zone | Central Africa Time, GMT + 3 |
| Geocode | 369723 |
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]
On 2 July 2026, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied Darfur militias reportedly recaptured Jebel Moon.[5]
Geography
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]