At Least 21 Dead as Boat Sinks in Nile River in Northern Sudan
Summary
At least 21 people died after a boat capsized on the Nile River in northern Sudan. The incident highlights the fragile river transport system amid ongoing conflict disrupting public services.
Key Points
- At least 21 people died after a boat sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan.
- The boat capsized between the villages of Taiba al-Khawad and Dim al-Karai, with around 30 people on board.
- Six passengers survived, while some are still missing following the accident.
- The incident reveals the fragility of river transport and lack of basic safety requirements amid ongoing war affecting Sudan's infrastructure.
