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Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say

A series of military drone strikes in western Sudan and the disputed border territory of Abyei left more than 300 people dead, including dozens traveling to a funeral and civilians at a fuel market. The attacks struck a truck carrying mourners and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the Rapid Support Forces. A strike on the Amiet market in Abyei killed at least 153 people, with local officials reporting that Ethiopian nationals were among the dead. The United Nations condemned the escalating drone strikes across Sudan.

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  • ✓ Military drone strikes across western Sudan and the disputed border territory of Abyei killed more than 300 people.
  • ✓ A drone strike on the Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region killed at least 153 people.
  • ✓ The targets included a truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF.
  • ✓ South Sudan summoned Sudan's ambassador to lodge a formal protest over the cross-border impact.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 21 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

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South Sudan summoned Sudan's ambassador to lodge a formal protest following the strikes in the disputed Abyei region.

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  1. Sudan Army Drone Strikes Kill More Than 300 People

    A series of military drone strikes in western Sudan and the disputed border territory of Abyei left more than 300 people dead, including dozens traveling to a funeral and civilians at a fuel market. The attacks struck a truck carrying mourners and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the Rapid Support Forces. A strike on the Amiet market in Abyei killed at least 153 people, with local officials reporting that Ethiopian nationals were among the dead. The United Nations condemned the escalating drone strikes across Sudan.

    Why it matters

    The recent drone attacks mark a severe escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. UN human rights chief Volker Türk noted that fighting in el-Fasher bore the hallmarks of genocide, with Arab militias targeting non-Arab groups. Hospitals have also faced deliberate targeting during long sieges, which officials warn may amount to war crimes.

    What is confirmed

    • Military drone strikes across western Sudan and the disputed border territory of Abyei killed more than 300 people.
    • A drone strike on the Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region killed at least 153 people.
    • The targets included a truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF.
    • South Sudan summoned Sudan's ambassador to lodge a formal protest over the cross-border impact.
    • Sudan's army-aligned government denied carrying out the October 19 drone strike on the Amiet market.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Local officials in Abyei stated that Ethiopians were among the dead in the Amiet market strike.

    What to watch next

    • Formal diplomatic responses from South Sudan and Ethiopia following the cross-border casualties in Abyei.
    • Further United Nations assessments on whether the strikes and hospital sieges constitute war crimes or genocide.
    Sources used for this update (20)
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    3. The Guardian — Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan
    4. Al Jazeera — 160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan
    5. Reuters — Drone strike in disputed Sudan-South Sudan area kills dozens, minister says
    6. AP News — Sudan drone attacks kill 3 children in Khartoum, dozens of civilians in Kordofan
    7. BBC — Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say
    8. AP News — Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153
    9. NBC News — Drone attack kills over 150 people in South Sudan market, official says
    10. OregonLive.com — Drone attack at African market kills 150 people, sparks massive fire
    11. Sudan Tribune — UN condemns escalating deadly drone strikes across Sudan
    12. Al Jazeera — Drone attack in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region kills at least 153
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