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15 stories from Sudan on One Turn, since October 7, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned rising drone strikes across Sudan. At least 306 people were killed in the first three weeks of October, and hundreds more injured. A BBC investigation found paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.
Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 21, Oct 23 · The story so far
UN human rights chief Volker Türk said drone strikes across Sudan killed at least 306 people in the first three weeks of October. A BBC investigation found evidence that the paramilitary RSF systematically destroyed el-Fasher's health system, which Türk said may amount to war crimes. The Sudanese army said it recaptured two areas in Blue Nile state, including the Bukuri base.
Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 21 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far
At least 153 people were killed in a drone strike on a fuel depot in the disputed Abyei region on the Sudan-South Sudan border. The strike hit a market area, according to earlier reports.
Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 16, Oct 19, Oct 20 · The story so far
A drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region set a fuel depot ablaze, with death tolls ranging from 53 according to local authorities to more than 150 according to other officials; South Sudanese officials blamed Sudan's army. The BBC cited sources saying army drones that hit mourners and a fuel market killed more than 300 people, while separate strikes killed 80 in West Kordofan and three children in Khartoum. The UN condemned the attacks.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 16, Oct 19 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far
A drone struck twice near a market and transport hub in al-Dibab, West Kordofan, killing 80 people, mostly commuters, in one of the deadliest single attacks of the war. A separate drone attack in Khartoum killed four, including three children.
Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 16 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 22 · The story so far
Air strikes on 10 October killed at least 72 artisanal gold miners at Shamal al-Wadi, highlighting the growing fight over Sudan's gold.
A drone strike hit a cattle market in Nyala, South Darfur, killing 30 people and injuring 47. The attack adds to a long series of strikes on civilian areas in Sudan.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 22 · The story so far
Sudan's armed forces announced they had recaptured the Bir Kelekel area of West Darfur from the Rapid Support Forces, according to the state governor. The claim was not independently confirmed in the report.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 14 · The story so far
The Sudanese Armed Forces said they recaptured the Bir Kelekel area of West Darfur from the Rapid Support Forces, according to state governor Bahr al-Din Adam Karama.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 15 · The story so far
Airstrikes hit an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous area on the Egypt–Sudan border, killing at least 72 people. The attackers were not identified in the report.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 11 · The story so far
Airstrikes hit an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous area on the Egypt–Sudan border, killing at least 72 people, reportedly miners. Responsibility was not stated in the report.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 12 · The story so far
A drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces killed 41 displaced people in Blue Nile State. The victims had already fled earlier fighting.
Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 · The story so far
A drone strike attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces hit displaced people in Blue Nile State, killing 41. The attack extends the war into Sudan's southeast.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8 · Later: Oct 10 · The story so far
A drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces hit homes and a mosque in Ad-Damazin, Blue Nile State. Four women were killed.
Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 7 · Later: Oct 9, Oct 10 · The story so far
A Rapid Support Forces drone strike hit homes and a mosque in Ad-Damazin, killing four women.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 · The story so far
Figures: Sudan on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.