Sudan Drone Strikes Kill Civilians
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More than 1,100 people were killed in drone attacks across Sudan during the first half of this year, according to the UN.
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Abyei is an oil-rich area that is jointly administered by South Sudan and Sudan, which have both staked claims to it.
The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said in a statement that it was treating more than 20 wounded people at the nearby Ameth Bek Hospital.
South Sudan's foreign ministry said it had summoned the Sudanese ambassador over the attack.
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A drone strike hit a market in Abyei, a disputed area near the Sudan-South Sudan border, killing at least 150 people. The attack occurred amid increased conflict between Sudanese government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are accused by Khartoum of using the Abyei region as cover during their operations.
Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150 →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyA drone strike near a market in al-Dibab, West Kordofan state, Sudan, killed 80 people on Sunday evening. Witness Ahmed Wadi reported helping bury 50 bodies and confirmed that out of the 47 injured transported to another town, 30 died later from their injuries. The attack targeted a transport hub used by commuters returning home after market day, striking twice within ten minutes. This incident is among the…
Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan →A drone strike hit a market in Abyei, a disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan, killing at least 73 people and wounding 19 others on Monday. The caretaker information minister for Abyei accused Sudan’s army of carrying out the attack, though he did not provide evidence to support this claim. The region, rich in oil, frequently experiences violence involving ethnic groups or armed militias.
Drone strike in disputed Sudan-South Sudan area kills dozens, minister says →Sudan's army is accused of launching drone strikes that killed over 200 people in two separate incidents last weekend: 150 deaths in West Kordofan and 73 in Abyei, a disputed border area between Sudan and South Sudan. The attacks hit mourners traveling to a funeral and a fuel market, with the military claiming the market was an RSF supply site. This has heightened tensions between the two countries over ownership of…
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say →Local authorities reported that a Sudanese army drone strike on Monday killed 53 people and wounded at least 27 others in Amiet market, located in Abyei district, an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. The attack occurred during a series of deadly strikes over the weekend which collectively resulted in more than 100 deaths across Sudan. The conflict is part of a broader war between Sudan's regular army and…
Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities →South Sudan accused Sudan of killing 153 people in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, an attack that has escalated tensions between the neighboring countries. The incident occurred as part of ongoing civil war in Sudan since 2023 and involved strikes by both Sudan's Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The United Nations condemned the attack, which brought the total death toll from…
Sudanese drone strike on market kills more than 150 →Show 1 more outlets
A drone strike in Amiet Market, near Abyei town in a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan, killed at least 153 people when it hit a fuel depot, igniting a fire that spread to nearby civilian stalls. The attack was acknowledged by a Sudanese military officer who claimed the target was fuel trucks destined for paramilitary forces but did not specify the casualties among civilians.
Drone strike on market in disputed Sudan border region kills at least 153 →Analysis
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- 18 Oct
The UN says drone strikes are now the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, as Al Jazeera’s Almigdad Alruhaid reports from Khartoum.
- 20 Oct
Abyei is an oil-rich area that is jointly administered by South Sudan and Sudan, which have both staked claims to it.
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21 Oct Drone strike on market in disputed Sudan border region kills at least 153A drone strike in Amiet Market, near Abyei town in a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan, killed at least 153 people when it hit a fuel depot, igniting a fire that spread to nearby civilian stalls. The attack was acknowledged by a Sudanese military officer who claimed the target was fuel trucks destined for paramilitary forces but did not specify the casualties among civilians.South China Morning Post- 21 Oct Sudanese drone strike on market kills more than 150South Sudan accused Sudan of killing 153 people in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, an attack that has escalated tensions between the neighboring countries. The incident occurred as part of ongoing civil war in Sudan since 2023 and involved strikes by both Sudan's Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The United Nations condemned the attack, which brought the total death toll from…ABC News (AU)
21 Oct Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150A drone strike hit a market in Abyei, a disputed area near the Sudan-South Sudan border, killing at least 150 people. The attack occurred amid increased conflict between Sudanese government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are accused by Khartoum of using the Abyei region as cover during their operations.Al Jazeera
20 Oct Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authoritiesLocal authorities reported that a Sudanese army drone strike on Monday killed 53 people and wounded at least 27 others in Amiet market, located in Abyei district, an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. The attack occurred during a series of deadly strikes over the weekend which collectively resulted in more than 100 deaths across Sudan. The conflict is part of a broader war between Sudan's regular army and…The Hindu
20 Oct Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources saySudan's army is accused of launching drone strikes that killed over 200 people in two separate incidents last weekend: 150 deaths in West Kordofan and 73 in Abyei, a disputed border area between Sudan and South Sudan. The attacks hit mourners traveling to a funeral and a fuel market, with the military claiming the market was an RSF supply site. This has heightened tensions between the two countries over ownership of…BBC- 20 Oct Drone strike in disputed Sudan-South Sudan area kills dozens, minister saysA drone strike hit a market in Abyei, a disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan, killing at least 73 people and wounding 19 others on Monday. The caretaker information minister for Abyei accused Sudan’s army of carrying out the attack, though he did not provide evidence to support this claim. The region, rich in oil, frequently experiences violence involving ethnic groups or armed militias.The Straits Times
- 19 Oct Drone attack near market kills 80 in SudanA drone strike near a market in al-Dibab, West Kordofan state, Sudan, killed 80 people on Sunday evening. Witness Ahmed Wadi reported helping bury 50 bodies and confirmed that out of the 47 injured transported to another town, 30 died later from their injuries. The attack targeted a transport hub used by commuters returning home after market day, striking twice within ten minutes. This incident is among the…The Guardian
18 Oct Sudan army accused of drone strike on livestock marketThe Sudanese army has been accused of striking a crowded livestock market with drones, though it claims to have targeted RSF command centers in South Darfur. The United Nations reports that drone strikes are now the primary cause of civilian casualties in Sudan. Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Khartoum provides this update on the escalating conflict.Al Jazeera
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