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A drone attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces has killed dozens of civilians in central Sudan, including children, according to a medical monitoring group. The strike hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in North Kordofan, worsening the country’s humanitarian crisis.
The Sudan Doctors Network said the attack happened on Saturday near the city of Rahad in North Kordofan province. The vehicle was transporting civilians who had fled fighting in the Dubeiker area.
Children Among the Victims
The doctors’ group reported that at least 24 people died in the attack. Eight of the victims were children, including two infants. The group said the civilians were displaced families trying to escape ongoing violence.
Medical workers described the incident as another deadly example of how the conflict continues to affect civilians, especially women and children.
Ongoing Violence Across Sudan
The drone strike comes as fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces continues across several regions. North Kordofan has seen repeated attacks as both sides battle for control.
The Sudan Doctors Network said such attacks place displaced civilians at extreme risk and further strain limited medical services in the region.
Rising Child Deaths Raise Alarm
The United Nations children’s agency reported a sharp rise in child deaths across Sudan. In January alone, at least 20 children were killed, most of them in Kordofan and Darfur.
UNICEF warned that millions of children across Sudan now need urgent assistance. The agency said ongoing fighting has destroyed basic services and left many families without food, healthcare, or protection.
Famine and Displacement Spread
UNICEF confirmed that famine conditions now exist in parts of North Darfur and Kordofan. Nearly 20 additional areas remain at risk as violence disrupts farming, markets, and aid delivery.
The Rapid Support Forces control most of the Darfur region, while the Sudanese army holds large parts of the rest of the country, including Khartoum. The division has prolonged the conflict and complicated humanitarian access.
War Enters Its Third Year
The war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023. Since then, thousands of people have died, and millions have fled their homes.
As fighting continues, aid groups warn that civilians remain trapped between warring sides. The latest drone attack highlights the growing toll of the conflict on Sudan’s most vulnerable people.
