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Drone strike kills over 100 in Sudan market, army blamed
A devastating drone attack on a crowded marketplace in South Darfur's Nyala has left more than 100 people dead and over a hundred wounded. Human rights groups have pointed to Sudan's military as responsible for the strike.
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A drone strike targeting a busy market in Nyala, South Darfur province, has resulted in significant civilian casualties, with reports indicating more than 100 people killed and 113 injured in the attack. The incident marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict affecting the restive Darfur region.
According to human rights organization Emergency Lawyers, the Sudanese military is responsible for carrying out the drone strike on the marketplace. The allegation adds to mounting concerns about civilian protection amid the broader conflict in Sudan, which has displaced millions and created a severe humanitarian crisis.
Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, has been a focal point of violence and instability in recent years. Marketplace attacks have repeatedly drawn international condemnation, with aid organizations warning that civilians bear the brunt of ongoing military operations in the region.
The incident underscores the deteriorating security situation across Sudan and raises fresh questions about adherence to international humanitarian law. The United Nations and international human rights bodies have repeatedly called for investigations into alleged violations and greater protections for civilian populations caught in the conflict.