Sudan Drone Strike Kills More Than 150 in Abyei Market
A drone strike on a market in Abyei killed at least 153 civilians, according to local officials and media reports.
Key facts
- At least 153 people were killed in a drone strike on Amiet Market in Abyei, according to BBC, DW, and France 24.
- The strike occurred on Monday around 11:30 local time, according to Abyei caretaker information minister Yohana Akol Ngor.
- A nearby fuel depot was hit, causing a fire that burned into Tuesday, according to local officials.
- South Sudan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Sudan’s ambassador to protest the attack, according to DW and France 24.
- Doctors Without Borders treated more than 20 wounded patients at Ameth Bek Hospital, according to MSF statements.
The drone strike on Monday killed at least 153 civilians in Abyei, according to BBC, DW, and France 24. The attack hit Amiet Market, a trading hub for local communities. The strike also damaged a fuel depot, according to local officials.
Abyei is a disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan. According to sources, the area is jointly administered and its status remains unresolved since 2011. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has intensified tensions, according to reports.
South Sudan’s Foreign Ministry protested the attack. According to DW and France 24, the ministry summoned Sudan’s ambassador and urged Sudan to refrain from actions that endanger civilians. The protest reflects concerns over civilian safety.
Doctors Without Borders reported treating more than 20 wounded patients. According to MSF, the hospital received patients with burns and critical injuries. The organization called on all parties to stop attacks on civilians.
The United Nations has warned about the use of drones in the conflict. According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, drone attacks are killing civilians and disrupting services. The war has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced, according to UN statements.
Context
The war in Sudan began in 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, creating a humanitarian crisis. Abyei is a disputed border region jointly administered by Sudan and South Sudan, with unresolved status since 2011.
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