A devastating drone strike on Tangong Market in Nyala, South Darfur, has reportedly killed over 100 civilians. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, also injured many others and destroyed large parts of the market, with videos shared on social media showing the market engulfed in flames. The Sudan Liberation Movement Transitional Council attributed the strike to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with some sources indicating that RSF members were also among the dead.
The drone strike on the market in the Dumaya neighbourhood of Nyala is the latest escalation in violence in Sudan. The attack on civilian infrastructure and markets has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in the country. According to Wajdi Saleh, a leader of the Declaration of Principles, attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law.
In addition to the market strike, drone attacks also targeted power stations in various parts of Sudan on Monday. The El Faw and El Hawa power stations in western El Gedaref State, Sennar State, and facilities in White Nile and El Gezira states were hit, causing power cuts across large areas. The attacks disrupted electricity supplies and knocked out several drinking water stations, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The El Markhiyat electricity substation in Omdurman was also targeted by a drone strike on October 27, at around 05:00. Eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions, followed by flames and thick smoke rising west of the city. The strike disrupted electricity supplies across parts of Khartoum, Omdurman, and El Gezira State.
The UN Human Rights Office has recorded over 306 deaths from drone attacks during the first three weeks of October. The escalating violence has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Sudan, with calls for a humanitarian truce and a permanent ceasefire. Wajdi Saleh urged the warring parties to halt the fighting and work towards a lasting peace.
The attacks on civilian infrastructure and markets have been attributed to the RSF. The group has been involved in the conflict in Sudan, with reports of human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law. The international community has called for an end to the violence and a return to peace talks.
The situation in Sudan remains volatile, with ongoing violence and humanitarian concerns. The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and a return to peace talks. The humanitarian situation in Sudan is dire, with thousands of civilians affected by the conflict.
Key points
- Over 100 killed in drone strike on South Darfur market
- Drone attacks target power stations across Sudan
- UN records over 306 deaths from drone attacks in October
