Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
Summary
A drone strike by the Sudanese army hit a traditional court meeting in Darfur’s north, killing 35 people and injuring many more. The attack targeted a village controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been fighting the army in a long civil war in Sudan.Key Facts
- The drone strike occurred on a Sunday afternoon in Ghara al-Zawiya village, Darfur region.
- Thirty-five people died, including four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders.
- Dozens of others were injured in the attack.
- The court session was held outdoors under a tree with local community leaders attending.
- The RSF controls most of Darfur and has been engaged in a civil war with the Sudanese army for over three years.
- The Emergency Lawyers Group called the attack a serious violation of international humanitarian law and asked for an investigation.
- Drones have been increasingly used in the conflict to target civilians and civilian areas.
- The RSF has previously been accused of war crimes and attacks on civilians, which it denies.
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