Sudan: 15 Civilians Killed in North Kordofan Drone Attacks

A series of drone strikes across North Kordofan over the weekend has resulted in at least 16 civilian deaths and numerous injuries. The violence primarily impacted the Hamrat El Sheikh locality, where aerial attacks hit a local market and surrounding villages, causing significant casualties among non-combatants. Additionally, a separate drone strike targeted a fuel station in the state capital of El Obeid, triggering a large explosion that left one person dead and several others wounded.

Legal advocates have condemned these actions, noting a disturbing trend of targeting civilian infrastructure and transportation. The Emergency Lawyers Group highlighted that these incidents represent a clear breach of international humanitarian law and warned that the final death toll could increase as more information becomes available. Local observers have called for an immediate cessation of these hostilities and accountability for the perpetrators involved in the assaults.

The escalation of drone warfare against civilian targets in Sudan highlights a worsening humanitarian crisis and a disregard for international protections during the ongoing conflict.