Drone Attack on Crowded Market in Central Sudan Kills 28, Rights Group Reports

Summary

A drone attack on a crowded market in central Sudan's Kordofan region killed 28 people, according to a rights group. The attack occurred amid the ongoing conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces.

Key Points
  • A drone attack killed 28 people in a crowded market in North Kordofan, Sudan.
  • The attack happened in a paramilitary-controlled area amid fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
  • The conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly 11 million people since April 2023.
  • Both sides have increasingly used drone attacks in the Kordofan region, hitting civilians and aid facilities.
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