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Drone deaths among Sudan's civilians
Drone attacks have killed dozens across Sudan; South Sudan puts the Abyei market toll at at least 153, while MSF treats 20 wounded. The UN has condemned the drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure.
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Al Jazeera EnglishSun 18 Oct · 04:00 UTC
Drone attacks have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, the United Nations says, killing at least…
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Wednesday 21 October
1 development08:11 UTC· the latest
UN condemns drone strikes on Sudan civilians as Abyei toll hits 153
South Sudan authorities say Sudan's army attacked a market in the Abyei region, killing at least 153; MSF is treating 20 wounded.
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2 sourcesAfricanews, Al Jazeera
AfricanewsRSSWed 21 Oct, 08:11
United Nations condemns drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure in Sudan The comments come as South Sudan says more than 150 people were killed in a strike in the disputed Abyei border region.
The original postAl JazeeraRSSWed 21 Oct, 08:25
Drone attack in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region kills at least 153 South Sudan authorities say Sudan's army launched drone attack on market, as MSF says it is treating 20 wounded people.
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Tuesday 20 October
2 developments16:24 UTC
Abyei market drone strike toll reaches at least 153
Local officials blamed Sudan's military for Monday's strike, which left dozens injured and set a fuel depot burning on Tuesday.
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3 sourcesFrance 24, The Hindu, DW
France 24RSSTue 20 Oct, 16:24
More than 150 killed in Sudan drone strike on disputed Abyei border region At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday. Local officials blamed Sudan’s military f
The original postThe HinduRSSTue 20 Oct, 16:34
Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities Authorities in Abyei district said the strike hit Amiet market and accused the army of launching 22 munitions during the attack, which also wounded at least 27 people
The original postDWRSSTue 20 Oct, 18:09
Sudan drone strike kills around 150 in Abyei market A drone strike hit a market in the Abyei border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan and killed dozens. The drone caused a large fire when it hit a fuel depot. South Sudanese officials blamed Sudan's military.
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14:24 UTC
Sudan army drones hit funeral truck and fuel market, over 200 dead
Sources told the BBC army drones targeted a truck taking people to a funeral and a market alleged to supply fuel to the RSF, killing more than 200 people.
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3 sourcesBBC World, AFP
BBC WorldRSSTue 20 Oct, 14:24
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
The original postBBC WorldRSSTue 20 Oct, 14:24
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
The original postAFPXTue 20 Oct, 15:30
🇸🇩 A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 53 people at a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan , local authorities said on Tuesday, the latest in a wave of deadly attacks. ➡️
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Monday 19 October
3 developments21:38 UTC
160 reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan
Rights groups warned that increasing drone attacks are targeting civilians and infrastructure, with about 160 people reported killed.
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1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSMon 19 Oct, 21:38
160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
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18:33 UTC
Drone strikes kill children in Khartoum, dozens in Kordofan
Emergency Lawyers reported a drone attack that killed three children in Khartoum and further civilian deaths in Kordofan.
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1 sourceThe Hindu
The HinduRSSMon 19 Oct, 18:33
Sudan drone attacks kill three children in Khartoum, dozens of civilians in Kordofan A drone attack killed three children in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, on October 19, according to Emergency Lawyers, a group that tracks violence against civilians
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12:00 UTC
Drone strike on Abyei market kills at least 73
Abyei's caretaker information minister said drones struck a market in the disputed region on Monday, accusing Sudan's army of the attack.
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1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyTue 20 Oct, 05:50
Drone strike in disputed sudan-south sudan area kills dozens, minister says At least 73 people were killed when drones struck a market in the disputed Abyei region along the border of South Sudan and Sudan on Monday, the caretaker information minister for Abyei said,
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Sunday 18 October
2 developments17:00 UTC
Drone strike near al-Dibab market kills about 80
A witness said the drone hit twice at a transport hub in al-Dibab, killing mostly commuters; a medical source confirmed at least 80 dead.
Al-Dibab, West KordofanSD
2 sourcesFrance 24, The Guardian · World
France 24RSSMon 19 Oct, 14:00
Drone attack near southern Sudan market kills scores At least 80 people were killed in a drone strike near a market in Sudan’s southern West Kordofan state, a medical source and a witness said Monday. The strike in the town of Al-Dibab on Sunday evening is among the deadliest si
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSMon 19 Oct, 14:45
Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan Witness says drone struck twice at transport hub in al-Dibab, in one of deadliest single attacks of warA drone strike near a market in southern Sudan on Sunday evening killed 80 people, mostly commuters catching rides home.Ahmed Wadi, a
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04:00 UTC
UN: drones now top cause of civilian deaths in Sudan
The UN says drone attacks killed at least 1,120 people in Sudan in the first half of 2026.
SudanSD
1 sourceAl Jazeera English
Al Jazeera EnglishXSun 18 Oct, 04:00
Drone attacks have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, the United Nations says, killing at least 1,120 people in the first six months of 2026. Fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is increasingly waged from the sky.
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Sun 18 Oct · 04:00 · Al Jazeera English
Drone attacks have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, the United Nations says, killing at least…
UN: drones now top cause of civilian deaths in SudanWed 21 Oct · 08:11 · Africanews
United Nations condemns drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure in Sudan The comments come as South Sudan says…
UN condemns drone strikes on Sudan civilians as Abyei toll hits 153Tue 20 Oct · 16:34 · The Hindu
Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities Authorities in Abyei district said the strike hit…
Abyei market drone strike toll reaches at least 153Tue 20 Oct · 16:24 · France 24
More than 150 killed in Sudan drone strike on disputed Abyei border region At least 153 people have been killed in a…
Abyei market drone strike toll reaches at least 153Tue 20 Oct · 15:30 · AFP
🇸🇩 A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 53 people at a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South…
Sudan army drones hit funeral truck and fuel market, over 200 deadTue 20 Oct · 14:24 · BBC World
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say A truck carrying people to a…
Sudan army drones hit funeral truck and fuel market, over 200 deadTue 20 Oct · 14:24 · BBC World
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say A truck carrying people to a…
Sudan army drones hit funeral truck and fuel market, over 200 deadTue 20 Oct · 05:50 · Reuters
Drone strike in disputed sudan-south sudan area kills dozens, minister says At least 73 people were killed when…
Drone strike on Abyei market kills at least 73Mon 19 Oct · 14:45 · The Guardian · World
Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan Witness says drone struck twice at transport hub in al-Dibab, in one of…
Drone strike near al-Dibab market kills about 80Mon 19 Oct · 14:00 · France 24
Drone attack near southern Sudan market kills scores At least 80 people were killed in a drone strike near a market in…
Drone strike near al-Dibab market kills about 80