KHARTOUM, SUDAN — A surge in violence in Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 28 civilians following two separate drone strikes. The strikes occurred in the conflict-ridden regions of North Darfur and North Kordofan, as the country’s protracted civil war reaches its fourth anniversary.
In the town of Saraf Omra, North Darfur, a drone strike on a market killed 22 people, including an infant, and injured 17 others. The attack, which ignited a fire in a parked oil truck, caused significant damage to the market area.
Additionally, a drone strike targeted a truck carrying civilians on a highway in North Kordofan, an army — controlled area. The incident left six dead, including three charred bodies, and 10 wounded.
The conflict in Sudan erupted on April 15, 2023, when a power struggle between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalated into widespread fighting. Since then, over 11.6 million people have been displaced, with aid organizations describing the situation as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
The number of civilians killed in drone strikes has risen this year, particularly in the Kordofan region. The UN reported that more than 500 civilians were killed by drones between January 1 and March 15. The Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese group documenting war atrocities, has attributed the recent attacks to the army.
Source: The guardian
