A deadly drone strike carried out by militia forces has claimed multiple lives at a displacement shelter in Sudan's North Kordofan state, according to local monitoring groups. The attack represents one of the latest atrocities in the country's devastating civil war that continues to displace millions.
Shelter Becomes Target
The strike hit the makeshift shelter in the town of El Obeid, where countless families had sought refuge from ongoing violence. Local emergency response teams reported scenes of chaos and destruction as they worked to extract victims from the rubble.
"This is a deliberate attack on the most vulnerable - people who had already lost everything," stated a representative from the local monitoring group that documented the incident. "These shelters are supposed to be safe havens, not targets."
Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
The attack comes amid worsening conditions across Sudan, where:
- Over 10 million people have been displaced from their homes
- Humanitarian access remains severely restricted
- Civilian infrastructure continues to be targeted
- Essential supplies are running critically low
International aid organisations have repeatedly warned about the deteriorating situation, with many struggling to deliver life-saving assistance amid the fighting.
Pattern of Civilian Targeting
This incident follows a disturbing pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure throughout the conflict. Hospitals, schools, and now displacement camps have all come under fire, raising serious questions about the conduct of warring parties.
"When shelters become battlegrounds, where are people supposed to go?" asked one humanitarian worker who requested anonymity for security reasons. "The international community cannot stand by while civilians are systematically targeted."
The drone strike in North Kordofan underscores the urgent need for increased protection of civilians and humanitarian access across Sudan, as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
