On January 11 2025, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) retook control of Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira. Numerous sources reported that the SAF and affiliated forces carried out retaliatory attacks on civilians in the region following the takeover. On 17 January, Sudan Witness published a report on five verified videos showing violence, arrests, and killings in Wad Madani and surrounding areas following the takeover.
Since then, Sudan Witness has identified and verified additional footage to help shed light on the situation. This report provides insight on arrests and a killing that took place in the villages of Haj Abdullah and Alshukaba Alwihda between 8 and 13 January, including verified videos confirming the involvements of members of the SAF and affiliated forces.