Sudan: UN Condemns Deadly Wave of Drone Strikes in War-Torn Sudan
[UN News] Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday as the ongoing war continues to cause soaring displacement and hunger.
Drone strikes have killed and injured dozens of people in Sudan on Monday, with the United Nations condemning the "deadly wave of drone attacks" that continue to escalate the ongoing war in the country. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed alarm over the attacks that have targeted civilians, including children, and disrupted essential services.
The conflict between rival militaries, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), began in April 2023 and has led to soaring displacement and hunger, with 20 million people facing acute hunger and a risk of famine in parts of Darfur and Greater Kordofan. The UN has called on external actors to stop fueling the violence and urged the warring parties to return to the negotiating table.
The targeting of aid workers and humanitarian infrastructure is particularly concerning, with 25 Red Crescent volunteers reportedly killed while on duty since the conflict began. The UN and its humanitarian partners are continuing to deliver crucial assistance, but more funding is needed to sustain lifesaving operations.
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