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Strike on Darfur Market Killed Civilians Selling Food to Fighters
Sudanese drone strike in Nyala kills over 100 civilians, including women and children, who sold food to fighters.
In brief
Sudanese drone strike in Nyala kills over 100 civilians, including women and children, who sold food to fighters. A Sudanese military drone strike in Nyala killed at least 100 civilians, including women and children, who sold food to paramilitary fighters. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Market Attack in Nyala
A Sudanese military drone strike killed over 100 people in Nyala, Sudan, on Monday.
Civilian Vendors Targeted
Civilian vendors sold food to paramilitary fighters at the market before the strike.
Widespread Casualties
Over 100 people were killed and 113 others wounded in the attack, many women and children.
Rapid Support Forces Presence
Hundreds of Rapid Support Forces fighters gathered at the market before the drone strike.
Casualty Figures Unconfirmed
Final casualty figures remain unconfirmed due to limited information from Nyala amid active military operations.
Humanitarian Impact
The war has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced around 13 million in Sudan since April 2023.
Market as Food Source
Civilians in Nyala gather at markets to sell food and tea to earn income amid widespread unemployment.
Medical Response
Doctors Without Borders reported 36 bodies and 150 wounded, including 21 civilians, at the Nyala hospital.
The bottom line
A Sudanese military drone strike in Nyala killed at least 100 civilians, including women and children, who sold food to paramilitary fighters.
