A Sudanese medical group says rebel attacks in South Kordofan killed 27 people, including four children, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- The Sudan Doctors Network reported the attacks.
- 27 people were killed, according to the group.
- Four children were among the dead.
- The attacks were attributed to SPLM-N rebels.
- The violence took place in South Kordofan.
Dozens of people have been killed in rebel attacks in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, according to a medical group cited by Al Jazeera.
The Sudan Doctors Network said that fighters from the SPLM-N killed 27 people in the attacks. The group reported that four children were among those killed.
The reported death toll underscores the continued violence affecting civilians in South Kordofan, one of Sudan’s contested regions.
According to Al Jazeera, the figures were provided by the Sudan Doctors Network, a medical organisation that has tracked casualties during the conflict.
No further details about the circumstances of the attacks were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Attacks that kill civilians, including children, highlight the human toll of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The reported casualties in South Kordofan point to the continuing danger faced by people living in contested areas.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Kordofan attacks?
The Sudan Doctors Network said 27 people were killed, including four children, according to Al Jazeera.
Who was blamed for the attacks?
The attacks were attributed to SPLM-N rebels, according to the Sudan Doctors Network as reported by Al Jazeera.
Where did the attacks take place?
The attacks occurred in South Kordofan, Sudan.
Timeline
- Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says
Al Jazeera: Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people in South Kordofan, including four children.