UN says nearly 700 killed in Sudan drone strikes since January
Nearly 700 civilians have reportedly died in drone strikes in Sudan since January, according to the United Nations. Tom Fletcher, the UN aid chief, highlighted the devastating impact of three years of civil war, which has displaced millions and created a dire humanitarian crisis. The conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to cause widespread suffering, with many areas facing hunger and famine. The UN's efforts to provide aid are hampered by insufficient funding and ongoing violence.
What we know
- Nearly 700 civilians have reportedly been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since January, according to Tom Fletcher.
- The war between Sudan’s army and the RSF has killed tens of thousands, displaced over 11 million, and left nearly 34 million in need of humanitarian support.
- Drone strikes have particularly affected southern Kordofan and RSF-controlled areas in the west, including Darfur.
- Hunger is rising, with hundreds of thousands of children acutely malnourished and millions deprived of education.
- The UN's humanitarian response is critically underfunded, with only 16 percent of the $2.9 billion appeal covered so far, according to Denise Brown.
