9 months ago
Sudan Drone Strikes Kill Dozens, Including Children
In Sudan, a drone attack hit a kindergarten, a hospital, and people trying to help.
More than 114 people, including many children, were killed.
The attack was done by a group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies.
This happened in a place called South Kordofan.
There has been a big fight between different groups in Sudan since last year, and many people have had to leave their homes.
The United Nations is very sad about the children who were hurt and wants the fighting to stop.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the attacks were senseless and called for an end to the violence.
A drone attack in Kalogi, South Kordofan, struck a kindergarten, a hospital, and rescue attempts, killing 114 people, including 63 children.
The attack was attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the strikes were senseless and called for an end to the violence.
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF has been ongoing since April 2023, displacing nearly 12 million people.
The United Nations Secretary-General was appalled by the attack and called on all states with influence to compel an immediate halt to the fighting.
- Who
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North
- What
- Drone strikes on a kindergarten, hospital, and rescue attempts
- Where
- Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- Part of the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North
Sudanese Army
Responsibility for the attack
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North
The attack was attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North.
Sudanese Army
The Sudanese Army has not claimed responsibility and is likely the target of the attack.
Key facts
- Location
- Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan
- Date
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Casualties
- 114 reported, including 63 children
- Attackers
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North
- Targets
- Kindergarten, hospital, and rescue attempts
- Conflict Duration
- Since April 2023
- Displaced People
- Nearly 12 million
- Recent Displacements
- 40,000 in the past month
Quotes
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO director-general
“'WHO deplores these senseless attacks on civilians and health facilities, and calls again for an end to the violence, and increased access to humanitarian aid, including health. Sudanese have suffered far too much. Ceasefire now!'.”
wionews.com
“The strikes 'hit a kindergarten and, at least three times, the nearby Kalogi Rural Hospital, killing 114 people, including 63 children, and injuring 35 people'.”
wionews.com
Essam al-Din al-Sayed
Head of the Kalogi administrative unit
“Thursday's paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town hit 'first a kindergarten, then a hospital and a third time as people tried to rescue the children'.”
wionews.com
Stephane Dujarric
Spokesman for UN chief Antonio Guterres
“'The secretary-general calls on all states with influence over the parties to take immediate action and use their leverage to compel an immediate halt to the fighting and stop the arms flows that are fuelling the conflict'.”
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