A rights group says a Sudanese army drone attack in the Darfur region killed 35 people, Al Jazeera reports, in the latest deadly episode of Sudan's war.
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Key facts
- A rights group says a Sudanese army drone attack in Darfur killed 35 people, according to Al Jazeera.
- The strike is reported amid Sudan's ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.
- Tens of thousands of people have been killed in that war, according to Al Jazeera.
- Details including the exact location within Darfur were not specified in the reporting.
A rights group says a Sudanese army drone attack in the Darfur region killed 35 people, according to Al Jazeera. The report marks another deadly development in Sudan’s continuing war.
The reported strike comes amid the war between Sudanese army chief al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Dagalo. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in that conflict, Al Jazeera reports.
The account of the drone attack was attributed by Al Jazeera to a rights group. Further details, including the exact location within Darfur and the circumstances of the strike, were not specified in the reporting.
Why it matters
Sudan's war between al-Burhan and Dagalo has killed tens of thousands of people, according to Al Jazeera. Reported strikes such as this one in Darfur add to the toll of a continuing conflict.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Darfur drone attack?
A rights group says 35 people were killed in the Sudanese army drone attack in Darfur, according to Al Jazeera.
Who is fighting in Sudan's war?
The war is between army chief al-Burhan and RSF (Rapid Support Forces) commander Dagalo, according to Al Jazeera.
How many people have died in Sudan's conflict overall?
Al Jazeera reports that tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war.
Timeline
- Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
BBC World: The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.
- Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
Al Jazeera: Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.