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A drone strike conducted by the Sudanese armed forces on a busy market in Nyala, South Darfur, has killed at least 36 people and left more than 150 others injured. The international medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) confirmed the casualties on Thursday, expressing deep concern over the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure. The attack in the South Darfur capital is one of the deadliest recent incidents in the region, which has become a focal point of the nation's ongoing civil war.
According to reports from MSF, the victims included many children who suffered severe blast wounds and trauma during the strike. While the medical group has verified 36 deaths, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) released a statement claiming the toll was significantly higher, asserting that up to 188 civilians may have been killed. The strike caused massive destruction in the market area, which remains a vital source of supplies for the local population despite the volatile security situation.
The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023 between the regular military and the RSF, has resulted in thousands of deaths and a massive displacement crisis. This latest aerial bombardment in Nyala reflects an escalating trend of drone warfare that has also affected Khartoum and other major cities. International observers and humanitarian agencies continue to call for an end to attacks on civilian areas, warning that the destruction of markets and hospitals is deepening a humanitarian catastrophe that shows no sign of abating.