A recent drone strike in the Kordofan region of northern Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 28 individuals at a market in the town of Sodari, as reported by the volunteer lawyers group's "Emergency Lawyers". The strike occurred in an area controlled by paramilitary forces during a period when the nation has been embroiled in a brutal civil war between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that has lasted for three years.

The attack took place on a Sunday when the market was crowded with civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. This tragic event adds to the already staggering number of casualties, with estimates of tens of thousands of deaths since the conflict escalated in April 2023. The report does not specify which forces conducted the drone strike, leaving uncertainty surrounding the accountability for this act of violence.

Sodari, a remote town located approximately 230 kilometers northwest of El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, has become a center of conflict as RSF continues to attempt to encircle the area. As the civil strife continues, the humanitarian situation remains dire, with civilian populations bearing the brunt of the violence, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support from the international community.