A drone strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed 41 people, including eight children, in the Blue Nile region near the Ethiopian border, according to a rights group.
A drone strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted a camp for displaced people in the Abu Shandi area on Friday, killing 41 people, including eight children, according to Emergency Lawyers. The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs expressed concern, noting that initial reports suggested most of the casualties were women and children.
The conflict between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces, including the RSF, has been ongoing since 2023, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths and over 14 million displaced. The RSF controls areas in Darfur and the south, while the army holds central and eastern regions. Both sides have been accused of using drone attacks. The area reportedly struck on Friday had been under sustained attack in recent weeks, displacing thousands of civilians and exposing many more to grave harm, according to Ocha.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the vulnerability of displaced civilians in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with humanitarian needs worsening.
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What to watch
The UN and other international bodies may respond with further calls for action as the conflict escalates.
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