Sudan Drone Attack Kills 24 Displaced Civilians, Including 8 Children, Near Er Rahad

The Guardian · 2026-02-07
Sudan Drone Attack Kills 24 Displaced Civilians, Including 8 Children, Near Er Rahad

A devastating drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in central Sudan has claimed the lives of at least 24 displaced civilians, including eight children and two infants. The incident occurred near Er Rahad in North Kordofan province when a vehicle carrying families fleeing conflict was targeted. The Sudan Doctors Network confirmed the casualties, highlighting the brutal impact of the ongoing war between the SAF and RSF on vulnerable populations. This tragedy underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with millions displaced and facing starvation. International condemnation has intensified, with renewed calls for accountability and an immediate cessation of hostilities. The attack serves as a stark reminder of the devastating human cost of the power struggle and the urgent need for a lasting peace to prevent further loss of innocent lives.