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Drone Strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan Kill 24 Civilians, Hit WFP Convoy

Saudi Arabia condemns the attacks, warning against foreign interference fueling the war.

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People pray for the victims of a drone strike in El Obeid, North Kordofan State, Sudan, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig
The Sudanese regular army and the RSF have been at war since April 2023, with the conflict killing tens of thousands of people, displacing millions more and triggering one of the world's worst humanitarian crises
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Overview

  • North Kordofan authorities say a drone strike near El Rahad killed at least 24 displaced civilians, including eight children, and blame the RSF.
  • Emergency Lawyers report a separate drone attack on a WFP convoy bound for El Obeid that killed one person and destroyed food supplies.
  • The RSF denies responsibility, calling the allegations a disinformation campaign and criticizing what it describes as hasty condemnations.
  • The UN rights chief warns of a looming repeat of El-Fasher atrocities in Kordofan, citing about 90 civilians killed in late January to early February drone strikes by both the RSF and the army.
  • Saudi Arabia, the Arab League, the UK, the US and others issue condemnations, with Riyadh decrying illicit weapons and foreign fighters and Britain announcing new sanctions on individuals tied to atrocities and support networks.