Nine Displaced Civilians Killed in Drone Attack in Sudan's Blue Nile State
Summary
Nine displaced civilians were killed and several others injured in a drone attack in Sudan’s Blue Nile state as fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to intensify. The attack has added to the mass displacement already affecting the Kurmuk area and surrounding settlements.
Key Points
- Nine displaced civilians were killed and several others injured in a drone attack in Sudan’s Blue Nile state.
- Local officials said the civilians were traveling from Bani Shako in the Kurmuk area toward Damazine when they were hit.
- A commissioner blamed the Rapid Support Forces, while a military source said the Sudanese Armed Forces have intensified air strikes in the area.
- The Sudan conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
