The expeditions, numbering around 500, were sent to inspect the two provinces. When the Dervishes traveled from place to place, they did not bring sheep with them. Instead, they would seize and drive away herds of cattle on the roads, and the inhabitants were unable to prevent them or stop them from taking what they wanted.

In addition to this, Yunis and his followers plundered the country's wealth. Their hands were filled with the spoils of war.

The people of Nuweiba were oppressed by this injustice. Yunis's followers violated the honor of women and considered the marriage of free women permissible.

They sent women to the Ta'aishi, to Ya'qub and his son, Sheikh al-Din, and to other leaders.

The governor of Kordofan, Musa Pasha, was replaced by Muhammad Khalid Zagl, who had been governor of Darfur. We have already mentioned his appointment. He began to govern the two provinces, as he was a capable man.

He was imprisoned for several years and then exiled to El Fasher.

After a few months, he was released. The governor of Kordofan, Musa Pasha, was appointed to the position of governor of the Ta'aisha. He was married to Umm Salih, and was known for his bravery.

The people said that he was brave, and that he was like a lion in the jungle, tearing apart his enemies. They said that the sight of his face struck fear into those who looked at him.