Drone strikes kill 8 civilians in Sudan’s North Kordofan, group says
Summary
Drone strikes in Sudan’s North Kordofan region killed eight civilians and injured dozens, according to a rights group. A second drone attacked rescuers arriving to help victims, which the group called a war crime and urged for an independent investigation.Key Facts
- Eight civilians were killed and dozens wounded by drone strikes in the desert town of Sowdari, North Kordofan, Sudan.
- A second drone struck while people were helping the initial victims.
- The rights group Emergency Lawyers says this repeated targeting violates international law and is considered a war crime.
- Sudan has been in conflict since April 2023 between the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary and the Sudanese military.
- At least 59,000 people have died in the fighting, but the real toll may be higher.
- Both sides in the conflict have used drones for attacks.
- The United Nations reports drone strikes caused 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan during the first four months of 2024.
- The rights group is calling for an independent investigation to find out who is responsible for the drone attacks.
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