Ahmed Hussein Badawi, who heads voluntary repatriation and resettlement in South Kordofan state, announced in a press conference that his organization plans to repatriate more than a thousand people to the Abu Karshola area. So far, 401 people have returned so far.

He confirmed that arrangements are in place for the return of the remaining families after this year’s rainy season comes to an end.

Badawi said they are also investigating allegations that some organizations are misrepresenting the number of people they are assisting in order to solicit additional money from his commission.