World · Malaysia Bureau
Sudan faces widespread blackouts after drone strikes on power infrastructure
The Rapid Support Forces have targeted multiple power stations in Sudan, triggering mass outages across the country. The UN has expressed concern that continued attacks on energy infrastructure threaten critical services for millions already grappling with severe food shortages.
LSN Malaysia ·
Sudan experienced widespread power cuts after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched drone strikes against five power generation facilities, deepening the humanitarian crisis gripping the conflict-torn nation. The coordinated attacks have left large parts of the country without electricity, compounding existing challenges faced by civilians already enduring severe resource scarcity.
The sustained targeting of power infrastructure has drawn alarm from international organisations monitoring the conflict. United Nations officials have warned that the destruction of electricity generation capacity undermines the delivery of essential services, including water treatment, medical facilities, and food distribution networks that are critical to supporting millions of vulnerable people.
Sudan is currently facing the world's largest hunger crisis, with widespread malnutrition and food insecurity affecting vast segments of the population. The loss of electrical power exacerbates these conditions by hampering hospitals' ability to function, disrupting cold chain logistics for food storage, and preventing communities from accessing clean water.
The RSF and Sudan's military have been locked in conflict since April 2023, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence and economic deterioration. Repeated destruction of civilian infrastructure has prompted calls from international bodies for all parties to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian aid to reach affected populations.