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Drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile kills at least 30 civilians
A drone attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces has killed dozens of people, including women and children, in the Wad al-Mahi area near a displacement camp in Sudan's Blue Nile region.
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At least 30 civilians were killed in a drone strike targeting the Wad al-Mahi area in Sudan's Blue Nile region, according to reports on Thursday. The attack, reportedly carried out by an unmanned aerial vehicle linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), struck near a displacement camp where thousands of internally displaced persons have sought refuge.
Local witnesses described the aftermath as devastating, with casualties including women and children among those killed in the strike. The exact circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation, though the area has been a flashpoint in Sudan's ongoing conflict between the RSF and government forces.
The Blue Nile region has experienced heightened military activity in recent months, with both sides employing various weapons systems including drones. Civilian displacement in the area has surged as fighting has intensified, placing vulnerable populations at greater risk of harm.
The incident marks the latest in a series of aerial attacks affecting civilian areas across Sudan. Regional humanitarian organizations have expressed alarm over the mounting toll on non-combatants and called for measures to protect displaced persons concentrated in camps and settlements.