UN chief alarmed by drone strike killing over 30 Sudanese civilian

Summary

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns a drone strike killing over 30 civilians in Sudan's South Darfur and urges all parties to cease hostilities and resume peace talks.

Key Points
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by a drone strike killing at least 30 civilians in South Darfur, Sudan.
  • Additional civilian casualties were reported from a drone strike in Kutum, North Darfur on the same day.
  • Guterres condemns all attacks on civilians and demands adherence to international law amid Sudan's civil war.
  • He calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a comprehensive political process to end the conflict.
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