Deep in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains lives a world that feels almost mythical. The Nuba people aren’t one single tribe, but a constellation of 50 ethnic groups, each with its own language, rituals, and stories passed down through generations. Isolated by the South Kordofan rugged mountains, they’ve protected a culture that feels timeless. The Nuba are known for striking body art made from ash, clay, and natural pigments—painted not for fashion, but for celebration, identity, and spiritual meaning. Wre

Desperate in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains: ‘They’ve Started Eating Leaves’