UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan
Summary
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) used drones to attack aid convoys in North Kordofan, Sudan, killing at least one person and injuring others. The attacks targeted vehicles carrying food and aid supplies, drawing condemnation from the international community, including the UN and the United States. The conflict between RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces has caused significant suffering, pushing parts of Sudan into severe food shortages.Key Facts
- The RSF used drones to attack humanitarian aid convoys and fuel trucks in Sudan's North Kordofan.
- At least one person died, and several were injured in these attacks.
- The assaults targeted a convoy linked to the World Food Programme (WFP).
- The attacks took place on key roads connecting the state capital, el-Obeid, with Kosti in another state.
- The UN and US condemned the drone strikes, calling them violations of international humanitarian law.
- The conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army has resulted in severe food shortages and displacement.
- More than 21 million Sudanese people are facing severe food insecurity.
- Around two-thirds of Sudan's population need urgent help because of the ongoing conflict.
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