Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say
Summary
Sudan’s army has used drones in attacks that killed over 200 people, including many at a funeral and a market. The strikes happened in West Kordofan state and Abyei, a disputed border area between Sudan and South Sudan, raising tensions between the two countries.Key Facts
- Over 200 people died from drone strikes in West Kordofan and Abyei.
- A truck carrying around 200 mourners was hit near Al-Dabab, killing 145 people.
- A market in Abyei was hit, killing 73 people, according to the region's information minister.
- Sudan’s army is accused of carrying out these drone attacks but denies targeting civilians.
- Abyei is a border area disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, both claiming control.
- South Sudan has formally protested Sudan’s actions by summoning Sudan’s ambassador.
- Both sides in Sudan’s conflict have received drones despite a partial arms embargo.
- The ongoing war in Sudan has caused a major humanitarian crisis, displacing over 14 million people.
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