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UN chief condemns Sudan drone strikes killing hundreds of civilians
United Nations officials have expressed alarm over repeated drone attacks across Sudan that have claimed hundreds of lives, warning that the strikes violate international humanitarian law.
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A spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General stated that drone operations conducted across Sudan have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with hundreds reported killed in the ongoing campaign of aerial bombardment.
The UN characterised the strikes as violations of international humanitarian law, which mandates the protection of non-combatants during armed conflict. The statement underscores mounting international concern over civilian harm in Sudan's protracted security crisis.
The UN's condemnation reflects deepening worry within the international community over the conduct of military operations in the country. Humanitarian organisations have warned that the civilian toll from the violence continues to mount, compounding an already severe humanitarian emergency across Sudan.
The Secretary-General's office did not specify which parties were responsible for the drone operations or provide additional details about the timing and locations of the strikes. However, the formal rebuke signals intensified diplomatic pressure regarding protection of civilian populations in Sudan's conflict.