Conflict · Nyala, South Darfur · Sudan · October 16, 2026

Drone strike on cattle market kills 30 in Nyala, Sudan

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET

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.

Why it matters

Attacks on markets deepen hunger and displacement in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Background

Sudan has been at war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Darfur, including Nyala, has seen some of the heaviest fighting and repeated drone attacks.

The story so far

1. Oct 16Drone strike on cattle market kills 30 in Nyala, Sudan
2. Oct 19Drone strike near Sudan market kills 80 in West Kordofan
3. Oct 20Drone strike on Abyei market among attacks killing hundreds in Sudan
4. Oct 22Drone strike on Abyei fuel depot kills at least 153
5. Oct 28Drone strike on Nyala market in Sudan kills over 100

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Sources

• Dawn ↗October 16, 2026

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