Sudan: 'Many Still Missing' As Abyei Market Drone Strike Toll Rises
[Dabanga] Abyei -- The death toll from a drone strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei area between Sudan and South Sudan has risen from 73 to 153, local officials say, and is expected to grow, as many people are still listed as 'missing'. The attack on Monday also forced about 8,000 people to flee, prompting condemnation from the United Nations and the UK.
The death toll from a drone strike on Abyei's Amiet market in the disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan has increased to 153, according to local officials. The attack, which took place on Monday, resulted in heavy civilian casualties and forced around 8,000 people to flee the area. The United Nations and the UK have condemned the strike, with the UN secretary-general strongly condemning drone attacks that killed civilians, including women and children, near Amiet and Todach markets.
The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is conducting an investigation to verify the casualties, and many people remain missing. The British embassy expressed deep concern over the strike, calling for an independent investigation and urging both Sudan and South Sudan to maintain Abyei's demilitarized status. The Sudanese government blamed the Sudanese Armed Forces for the strike, while South Sudan's government accused the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Local authorities reported that the attack triggered major explosions and fires after targeting a fuel depot, with the fires continuing to burn until Tuesday.
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