Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC
Summary
A drone strike on a mosque in Sudan's Darfur region killed 78 people, with the attack linked to the ongoing civil war between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. The RSF, which has not claimed responsibility for the strike, is gaining ground in the city of el-Fasher, an important military stronghold. The conflict has involved ethnic violence and reports of human rights abuses.Key Facts
- A drone strike killed 78 people at a mosque in el-Fasher, Darfur, Sudan.
- The attack is associated with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but they have not acknowledged responsibility.
- The RSF and Sudanese army have been in a civil war for over two years.
- El-Fasher is an important city for the army, with over 300,000 civilians trapped there due to the conflict.
- Medics reported 78 deaths and 20 injuries from the mosque strike.
- Satellite images show RSF controlling parts of a nearby displaced persons camp and entering a former UN compound.
- The United Nations warned of increasing ethnic violence in the conflict.
- International organizations have accused RSF of ethnic cleansing against non-Arab communities.
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