Drone strike in Darfur kills civilians, including children
A drone strike in the town of Kutum, located in Sudan’s North Darfur state, has resulted in the deaths of 12 civilians, including six children. The attack is part of a surge in drone strikes amid ongoing conflict between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces. Local activists and a medical source reported that several women and children were among the injured. The El-Fasher Resistance Committee blamed the army for the incident.
What we know
- A drone strike killed 12 civilians, including six children, in Kutum, North Darfur.
- Sixteen people, including women and children, were injured and are receiving treatment.
- The El-Fasher Resistance Committee stated the strike hit the Al-Salama neighbourhood near Al-Um Girls’ School.
- The United Nations reported that drone attacks killed over 500 civilians between January and mid-March.
- The ongoing conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than 11 million people, creating a major humanitarian crisis.
