Sudan’s Military Intelligence in Blue Nile State has released more than 60 detained civilians, including 35 women accused of spying for the Sudan People's Liberation Army-North (SPLA-N), a military source said.

The civilians were arrested at Samsur and Boleng areas in Bau locality earlier this month shortly after the killing of two soldiers in an ambush by rebels near Boleng area.

The source, who preferred anonymity, told Radio Tamazuj the detainees faced bad conditions while in detention. He further said other people are still in detention in Damazin town.