A drone strike on a market in a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan killed at least 153 people, raising the death toll from recent attacks to over 250.
The attack occurred in Abyei, a region jointly administered by Sudan and South Sudan, and is the latest in a series of deadly strikes in the ongoing conflict that began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Local officials reported 153 deaths, with witnesses describing scenes of severe casualties and burning bodies.
South Sudan’s foreign ministry accused Sudan’s military of the attack and summoned its ambassador to protest. Doctors Without Borders confirmed treating over 20 injured individuals, including those with severe burns. The region remains a flashpoint due to overlapping territorial claims and ongoing violence.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the vulnerability of civilians in Abyei, a region jointly administered by Sudan and South Sudan, to escalating violence.
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What to watch
The response from Sudan’s military and the potential for further attacks in Abyei will be key indicators of the conflict’s trajectory.
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