Feb 17 • 04:44 UTC 🌍 Africa AllAfrica

Sudan: Two Days of Drone Strikes Leave 60+ Dead Across Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan Regions

Over 60 individuals have been killed in multiple drone strikes across Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions within 48 hours, with significant civilian casualties reported.

In the past two days, over 60 people have died due to drone strikes in Sudan's Darfur, Kordofan, and Sennar states, highlighting a significant escalation in violence in the region. Reports from witnesses and medical sources indicate that the strikes, attributed to the Sudanese army, targeted civilian areas, including a shelter for displaced individuals in El Sunut, leading to numerous fatalities among women and children. Furthermore, the Sudan Founding Alliance, along with several political parties, has condemned these attacks, calling attention to the increasing risks faced by civilians and the targeting of populated regions. The attacks underscore the ongoing severity of the conflict in Sudan, as humanitarian organizations struggle to provide aid to those affected. The use of drones in these strikes raises grave concerns regarding the rules of engagement and the protection of civilians in conflict zones. As local and international outrage grows, it remains to be seen how the Sudanese government will respond to the criticism and whether it will take measures to ensure the safety of non-combatants in the future.

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