At least five people were killed after SPLM-N forces shelled residential areas in the town of Dilling in Sudan's South Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.
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Key facts
- At least five people were killed in the attack.
- The Sudan Doctors Network attributed the shelling to SPLM-N forces.
- Residential areas in the town of Dilling were targeted.
- The town is located in Sudan's South Kordofan state.
At least five people have been killed in an attack on the town of Dilling in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.
The medical group said forces from the rebel group SPLM-N shelled residential areas in the town, according to Al Jazeera.
The reported casualties add to the toll of a conflict that has affected civilian areas across Sudan, with the shelling striking residential neighbourhoods where people live.
Al Jazeera cited the Sudan Doctors Network as the source of the death toll and the account of the attack. Further details on the circumstances of the shelling were not provided in the available reporting.
South Kordofan has been among the regions affected by fighting in Sudan, and the reported attack on Dilling underscores the continued risk to civilians in populated areas.
Why it matters
The reported shelling of residential areas points to the ongoing danger faced by civilians caught up in Sudan's conflict. Attacks on populated towns raise concerns about the protection of non-combatants as fighting continues.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the attack take place?
The attack took place in the town of Dilling in Sudan's South Kordofan state, according to Al Jazeera.
Who was blamed for the shelling?
The Sudan Doctors Network attributed the shelling of residential areas to SPLM-N forces.
How many people were killed?
At least five people were killed, according to the Sudan Doctors Network as cited by Al Jazeera.
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Al Jazeera: Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N forces shelled residential areas in the town of Dilling.