The story so far · 4 days, October 7 to 10, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 4 editions, from Ad-Damazin, Blue Nile State, Sudan on October 7, 2026. Newest first.
Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been at war since April 2023. The conflict has displaced millions and spread to many regions of the country.
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A drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces killed 41 displaced people in Blue Nile State. The victims had already fled earlier fighting.
Why it matters: Attacks on displaced civilians deepen one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Sources: AP · See it on the globe
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.
Why it matters: Attacks on displaced civilians deepen what aid agencies call one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Sources: AP · See it on the globe
A drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces hit homes and a mosque in Ad-Damazin, Blue Nile State. Four women were killed.
Why it matters: Drone warfare is spreading the Sudan conflict to areas previously spared heavy fighting.
Sources: The Washington Post · See it on the globe
A Rapid Support Forces drone strike hit homes and a mosque in Ad-Damazin, killing four women.
Why it matters: Drone strikes on residential areas show Sudan's war spreading to regions once seen as relatively safe.
Sources: The Washington Post · See it on the globe