Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO
Summary
Drone strikes hit the city of el-Obeid in central Sudan, killing up to 23 people and injuring many others. The attacks are part of ongoing fighting between Sudan’s military government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that began in April 2023.Key Facts
- Up to 23 people were killed and at least 19 wounded in drone strikes on el-Obeid city.
- The strikes targeted homes, a funeral, a food supply truck, and areas near army positions.
- A local rights group blamed the RSF for the attack, but this has not been independently confirmed.
- Earlier strikes in the region have also caused civilian deaths, including a market attack in North Kordofan.
- The United Nations reported at least 880 civilian deaths from drone strikes across Sudan from January to April 2024.
- The conflict remains intense in Kordofan and Blue Nile states near the Ethiopian border.
- The RSF captured key areas, including el-Fasher, increasing the battle over strategic regions.
- The war has lasted nearly four years, killing tens of thousands and displacing almost 13 million people, causing major hunger and displacement crises.
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