Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Sudanese Women Face Drones and Sexual Violence for Water
In Sudan, women and girls in the city of al-Obeid are facing a terrible choice.
During the day, they risk drone attacks if they go out to get water.
At night, they might face sexual violence.
This is happening because of a long war in Sudan that has made life very hard for people.
The United Nations says this is one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
They are calling for help to make sure these women and girls can get water safely.
Women and girls in al-Obeid, Sudan, face drone attacks during the day and sexual violence at night while collecting water.
The situation is part of Sudan's ongoing civil war, now in its fourth year.
The conflict has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
UN Women reports the dire conditions and calls for urgent action.
Safe access to water is a critical need for the affected population.
- Who
- Women and girls in al-Obeid, Sudan
- What
- Risk of drone attacks and sexual violence while collecting water
- When
- During Sudan's ongoing civil war, entering its fourth year
- Where
- al-Obeid, Sudan
- Why
- Conflict has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, limiting access to basic resources like water.
Humanitarian Aid Organizations
Armed Groups
Access to Water
Humanitarian Aid Organizations
Humanitarian aid organizations emphasize the urgent need for safe access to water for women and girls in al-Obeid, Sudan.
Armed Groups
Armed groups continue to restrict access to water, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- Location
- al-Obeid, Sudan
- Conflict Duration
- 4 years
- Humanitarian Crisis
- One of the world's worst
- Primary Risks
- Drone attacks during the day, sexual violence at night
- Reporting Organization
- UN Women