Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens: local official

Summary

A drone attack in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, struck a kindergarten and hospital, killing dozens of civilians including children amid ongoing conflict between the army and RSF.

Key Points
  • A drone attack on Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and hospital, killing dozens of civilians.
  • The attack involved three strikes targeting children and rescuers and was blamed on the Rapid Support Forces and their ally.
  • At least 79 people died, including 43 children, according to the Sudanese foreign ministry.
  • The conflict between Sudan's army and paramilitary RSF since April 2023 has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced nearly 12 million.
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