At least 60 killed in deadly drone strikes in Sudan

In Sudan, specifically in the city of Al-Fashir, a tragic attack unfolded late Friday night into Saturday morning, resulting in the loss of at least 60 lives due to relentless drone and artillery strikes. Local activists reported that the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces targeted a shelter, with alarming precision. This attack is part of a broader siege that has seen Al-Fashir come under intense pressure as the RSF strives to dominate what is considered the last substantial military foothold of the national army in the Darfur region. The situation in Al-Fashir, already dire with ongoing violence, has worsened significantly due to this siege. Civilians have faced severe ramifications, with widespread hunger and disease becoming pervasive issues. Reports from the Al-Fashir Resistance Committees detail the horrors of the recent attack, noting that victims included women, children, and the elderly, targeted indiscriminately. The fear among residents has escalated to a point where many have resorted to digging bunkers in their homes for protection against the incessant violence. Activists revealed that the shelter, where the drone strike occurred, was subjected to multiple attacks, with drones hitting it twice and artillery shells landing eight times. These brutal tactics have led to a staggering average of 30 civilian deaths per day, attributed not only to direct violence but also to the dire conditions exacerbated by hunger and disease proliferating in the city. This ongoing conflict illustrates a horrifying aspect of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where civilians are caught in the crossfire. The ongoing conflict and siege in Al-Fashir raise critical concerns for the international community about the state of human rights and humanitarian conditions in the region. The continuous cycle of violence has significant consequences for the population, which is suffering from both the direct effects of the conflict and the associated public health crisis driven by the conditions of war. With such severe implications, the situation in Darfur remains one of urgent need for intervention and support from global humanitarian efforts.