80 killed in Sudanese drone strike near busy market
Published 1d ago · Latest report 1h ago · Attack
Affects Sudan · Covered in 3 countries
A deadly drone strike in southern Sudan killed at least 80 people near a crowded market.
A devastating drone strike near a marketplace in southern Sudan killed at least 80 people on Sunday. Medical personnel and local witnesses confirmed the high death toll from the attack in West Kordofan state. This incident ranks among the most lethal single strikes since the civil war began in 2023.
- The locationThe strike hit near a market in the town of Al-Dibab.
- The contextThe ongoing conflict pits the national army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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Sudan has been gripped by a devastating civil war since 2023, pitting the national armed forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has caused massive displacement, severe food insecurity, and numerous civilian casualties in strikes across densely populated areas.
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A drone strike near a market in West Kordofan resulted in at least 80 fatalities.
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- The GuardianAfter summaryDrone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan1h ago · open ↗
- France 24Drone attacks kill scores in Sudan's West Kordofan state and capital Khartoum1h ago · open ↗
- Al JazeeraSudan army accused of drone strike on livestock market1d ago · open ↗
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