Summary
A drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in South Kordofan, Sudan, has resulted in the deaths of many people in the town of Dilling. The RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces have been in conflict since April 2023, leading to significant civilian harm, displacement, and shortages of essential supplies.
Key Facts
- The drone attack targeted Dilling, including military and market areas.
- The RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces have been fighting for control of Sudan since April 2023.
- The conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions, creating a large humanitarian crisis.
- The RSF reportedly took over el-Fasher city in North Darfur, leading to mass violence.
- More than 65,000 people have fled the Kordofan region since October.
- Dilling is situated between Kadugli and el-Obeid, key contested areas in the conflict.
- The Sudan Doctors Network has called for a humanitarian corridor to deliver food and medicine.
- The UN reports the conflict as causing the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis, with significant refugee movements to Chad.
