Drone strike on Sudan court kills at least 13 people

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in Sudan's civil war, carried out an aerial bombardment targeting a court building in North Kordofan state, according to witnesses and local officials. The strike resulted in significant casualties, with confirmed deaths reaching at least 13 and dozens more sustaining injuries in the attack.

The courthouse was hit during what appeared to be a coordinated RSF operation as the group continues its military campaign across multiple regions of Sudan. The exact circumstances surrounding the targeting of the judicial facility remain unclear, though the strike underscores the indiscriminate nature of the ongoing conflict affecting civilian infrastructure.

The attack adds to the mounting toll of violence that has displaced millions of Sudanese and created a humanitarian crisis across the country. Since the conflict escalated between the RSF and Sudan's armed forces in April 2023, attacks on civilian areas and public institutions have become increasingly common.

No statement has been issued by the RSF regarding the airstrike. International humanitarian organizations have raised alarm over the deteriorating security situation and the vulnerability of civilians caught in the crossfire of the armed conflict.