Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Sudan Airstrike Destroys Aircraft, Kills Suspected Mercenaries
Sudan's air force attacked an airport in Darfur, destroying a plane and killing suspected mercenaries.
The plane came from the UAE, and the mercenaries were reportedly from Colombia.
Sudan claims the UAE is helping the RSF, a group fighting the government, by sending weapons.
The UAE denies this.
Colombia is now looking into the deaths of its citizens.
The conflict in Sudan has caused a lot of death and displacement, with both sides accused of serious human rights violations.
Sudanese airstrike hit Nyala airport, destroying a suspected Emirati aircraft.
The aircraft reportedly carried at least 40 Colombian mercenaries.
The attack is linked to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and the RSF.
Sudan accuses the UAE of supplying weapons to the RSF.
Colombia is investigating the killing of its citizens.
- Who
- Sudan, the UAE, RSF, and Colombian mercenaries.
- What
- Sudanese airstrike destroyed Emirati aircraft and killed suspected mercenaries.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Nyala airport in Darfur, Sudan.
- Why
- The airstrike is related to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Sudan's Accusations
UAE's Stance
UAE Involvement in Sudan's Conflict
Sudan's Accusations
The UAE is supporting the RSF by supplying weapons and mercenaries.
UAE's Stance
The UAE denies these accusations.
- Event
- Airstrike on Nyala Airport
- Location
- Nyala, Darfur, Sudan
- Target
- Emirati Aircraft
- Casualties
- At least 40 dead
- Allegation
- UAE supplying arms to RSF
- Involved Parties
- Sudan, UAE, RSF, Colombia
