Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts

Al Jazeera
March 13, 2026
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Drone attack kills 11 at Sudan market as civilian deaths mount.

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A drone attack struck a market in Sudan, killing 11 people as the country's ongoing air war escalates civilian casualties. More than 200 civilians have been killed in recent days from drone strikes that have hit markets, schools and hospitals. The mounting civilian death toll reflects the intensifying aerial bombardment campaign affecting non-military targets across Sudan. The attacks represent a significant escalation in strikes against civilian infrastructure during Sudan's current conflict.

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