Khartoum drone strike kills five Sudan NGO reports
Summary
A drone strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed five civilians in Khartoum, Sudan, according to an independent legal group. This is the second drone attack in the capital in a week, following months of relative calm after government forces regained control last year.Key Facts
- The drone attack was carried out by the RSF, a paramilitary group in Sudan.
- Five civilians were killed in Khartoum due to the strike.
- Emergency Lawyers, an independent legal group, reported the attack and holds the RSF responsible for violating international humanitarian law.
- Nearly 700 civilians died in drone strikes across Sudan in the first three months of 2024, according to UN data.
- The RSF previously controlled parts of Khartoum but was pushed out by the Sudanese army last year.
- Since the military regained control, the capital has seen some peace, with displaced residents returning and flights resuming.
- Despite this, many parts of Khartoum still lack electricity and basic services.
- The conflict between Sudan’s government and the RSF began in April 2023 and has displaced around 14 million people.
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