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Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors

Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors

Summary

A drone attack on a mosque in central Sudan killed two children and injured thirteen more. The attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in a civil war with the Sudanese Armed Forces. Similar attacks have reportedly increased in the region, affecting civilians and important buildings.

Key Facts

  • A drone hit a mosque in North Kordofan, Sudan, killing two children and injuring thirteen others.
  • The attack happened at dawn on a Wednesday while children were studying the Quran.
  • The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group, are blamed for the attack.
  • The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law.
  • The RSF has also attacked other religious sites, including a church and another mosque.
  • The UN reported that drone strikes have affected civilian areas in South, North, and West Kordofan.
  • Between late January and February 6, over 90 civilians were killed in these attacks.
  • Targets of these strikes included a World Food Programme warehouse and civilian infrastructure.
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