Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
Summary
At least 35 people died and many were injured when Sudanese army drones attacked a traditional court in the village of Garra al-Zawaya in western Darfur. The attack hit civilians who were attending local court hearings amid ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Key Facts
- The drone strike happened at about 1 pm local time on Sunday in Garra al-Zawaya, North Darfur.
- The court was a traditional place where local and tribal disputes are settled, held outdoors under a tree.
- The village is controlled by the RSF, a paramilitary group involved in the war.
- Four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders were among the dead.
- The conflict began in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF, who were once allies.
- The RSF captured the town of el-Fasher in October 2023 after heavy fighting.
- The UN has reported that violence related to the RSF’s actions in Darfur shows signs of genocide.
- More than 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes this year, and millions have been displaced, causing a severe humanitarian crisis.
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