Deadly wave of drone strikes across Sudan leaves over 100 dead
A series of drone strikes across Sudan has killed over 100 civilians, prompting UN condemnation as fighting intensifies between the army and paramilitary forces.
A series of drone attacks across several regions of Sudan has left scores of civilians dead, according to medical sources, witnesses, and local tracking groups. The heaviest casualties were reported in West Kordofan state, where strikes near a market and a funeral gathering killed at least 80 people, with some reports suggesting the toll could exceed 200. Additional drone strikes targeted Nyala in Darfur and the capital, Khartoum, where three children were among the dead.
The Rapid Support Forces and local observers attributed the strikes to the Sudanese armed forces. The United Nations condemned the escalation, with spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stating, "We are alarmed by the continued deadly drone strikes across the country that are killing civilians, including children." The Sudanese military has not publicly commented on the allegations.
Sources: BBC News, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, United Nations News
Sources
- France24 — Drone attacks kill scores in Sudan's West Kordofan state and capital Khartoum
- The Guardian — Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan
- Sweden Herald — At Least 100 Killed in Drone Strikes Across Sudan, Including Market Town Attack
- United Nations News — UN condemns deadly wave of drone strikes in war-torn Sudan
- BBC News — Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say