160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan
Summary
Drone attacks in Sudan have killed more than 160 people in several recent incidents. Both the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and government forces have blamed each other for the strikes, which are causing many civilian deaths amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Over 160 people were killed in drone attacks across Sudan in recent days, including three children in Khartoum.
- The deadliest attack hit a transport hub in Al-Dibab town, killing 80 people, with more dying later from injuries.
- The RSF and government forces have been fighting since 2023, with drones now causing higher civilian casualties.
- Another drone attack killed 17 people, including seven RSF officers, in Nyala city, South Darfur.
- A drone strike killed 41 people at a displaced persons gathering in Sudan’s Blue Nile province.
- The conflict has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced about 13 million, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis.
- The UN and aid groups warn of widespread food shortages and malnutrition, affecting millions including children.
- The U.S. urged the UN Security Council to expand sanctions and call for a ceasefire, but China and Russia opposed widening the arms embargo.
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