In a tragic incident in central Sudan, a drone attack executed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed the lives of at least 24 individuals, including eight children, as they attempted to flee violence in the Dubeiker region. The attack occurred near Er Rahad in North Kordofan province, targeting a vehicle that was carrying displaced families. The Sudan Doctors Network reported that among the fatalities were two infants, highlighting the brutal consequences of the ongoing conflict in the region.

The RSF attack is part of a broader pattern of violence in Sudan, where paramilitary forces have been engaged in ongoing conflict against the Sudanese military. The Sudan Doctors Network emphasized the urgent need for the international community and human rights organizations to intervene and protect civilians from further assaults, as well as to hold the RSF accountable for their actions. The region is already grappling with severe shortages of medical supplies, which exacerbates the suffering of those injured in such attacks.

This incident underscores the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, where displaced families are increasingly vulnerable to violent acts amid wartime conditions. The international response will be crucial in determining the future safety and security of civilians in areas like North Kordofan, where clashes between military and paramilitary groups continue to escalate and threaten the already fragile existence of the population.