UN says drone strikes killed 306 in Sudan in three weeks
UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned rising drone strikes across Sudan. They killed at least 306 people and injured hundreds in the first three weeks of October. A BBC investigation found evidence that paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.
Why it matters
Civilians face growing danger in a war that has caused one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Background
Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have fought since April 2023. The RSF captured el-Fasher a year ago.
The story so far
- Drone strikes on Abyei market and mourners kill well over 100
- UN says drone strikes killed 306 in Sudan in three weeks
- UN says drone strikes killed 306 in Sudan in three weeks
- RSF drones hit five Sudan power stations
- Sudan: RSF drones hit market and power stations
- Drone attacks hit Sudan's power system
- RSF drone strikes hit Sudan
Sources
- AllAfrica ↗Oct 23, 7:47 PM ET
- BBC News ↗Oct 23, 7:30 AM ET
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