Drone attacks on Sudan markets kill at least 33
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Drone attacks on two markets in Sudan killed at least 33 people amidst ongoing conflict.
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A drone attack on two markets in Sudan's West Kordofan state killed at least 33 people, according to a medical source on Sunday. The markets are located in towns controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. This incident follows an intensification of fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in the resource-rich Kordofan region. The conflict, which began in April 2023, continues to result in civilian casualties.
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