Hassan Fadl Al-Mawla Mousa
He was Killed by gunfire amid fighting during the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seizure of Al-Nuhud, West Kordofan.
During the RSF’s assault on Al-Nuhud on May 2, 2025, intense gunfire broke out as the group overran local army positions and government facilities. Hassan was reportedly caught in the crossfire or directly targeted during the chaos. Two journalists familiar with the case told CPJ that the RSF may have deliberately shot him, given their history of targeting prominent local media and political figures in newly seized areas. No official investigation has been reported, and the RSF did not respond to requests for comment. His death was described by press unions as a tragic example of the extreme danger faced by journalists covering the war from inside their own communities.
Biography
Hassan Fadl Al-Mawla Mousa was a respected Sudanese radio journalist and presenter known for his clear voice and commitment to community reporting. He worked for West Kordofan Radio, the Sudan National Radio Corporation, and the independent Beladi 96.6 FM. Based in Al-Nuhud, a desert town in the south-central province of West Kordofan, he was widely recognized for his efforts to keep local audiences informed amid Sudan’s escalating civil conflict. On May 2, 2025, as heavy fighting broke out when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of the town, Hassan was shot dead amid gunfire. Colleagues described him as a professional and devoted journalist who continued broadcasting despite severe risks.
Hassan Fadl Al-Mawla Mousa was one of the most prominent voices in West Kordofan’s regional radio network, where he served as a presenter and news correspondent for both state-run and independent media outlets. Throughout his career, he worked with West Kordofan Radio, Sudan National Radio Corporation, and Beladi 96.6 FM, gaining a reputation for delivering reliable, balanced news to communities often isolated by conflict. He was admired for his dedication to public service broadcasting, particularly during Sudan’s internal turmoil after April 2023, when clashes between the army and the RSF intensified.
On May 2, 2025, while performing his duties in Al-Nuhud, the situation in the town rapidly deteriorated as RSF fighters advanced and seized control. Amid gunfire and chaos, Hassan was killed—shot during the takeover. According to fellow journalists familiar with the case, he may have been deliberately targeted by RSF forces, who have a documented pattern of detaining or killing journalists and civic figures in newly occupied territories. His death prompted strong condemnation from the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate, which described it as “a grave violation against journalists who continue to serve their communities amid the dangers of war.”
Hassan was remembered by colleagues for his deep sense of duty, professionalism, and his unwavering commitment to keeping the public informed even as the war reached his doorstep. His death symbolized the growing peril faced by journalists across Sudan, many of whom continue to report under fire or flee targeted repression.
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Hassan Fadl Al-Mawla Mousa, a radio presenter for West Kordofan Radio and a correspondent for the state-owned Sudan National Radio Corporation and independent Beladi 96.6 FM, was killed on May 2, 2025, amid gunfire as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of the desert town of Al-Nuhud in the south-central province of West Kordofan.1 cpj.org Open source