Death toll in drone strike in Sudan’s South Kordofan rises to 114

Summary

A drone strike in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, has killed at least 114 people including 63 children, with dozens more injured amid ongoing conflict and displacement in the region.

Key Points
  • The death toll from a drone strike in Kalogi, South Kordofan, has risen to 114, including 63 children.
  • Governor Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Karim stated critically injured victims have been transferred due to limited local medical facilities.
  • Sudanese authorities accuse the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North and Rapid Support Forces of coordinating the strike targeting civilians.
  • The conflict between Sudan's army and RSF since April 2023 has caused widespread violence, displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
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