Drone strike on market in central Sudan kills at least 11

Source:Al Jazeera

02 — Who / Subject

Sudanese army, Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

03 — Where / Locus

North Kordofan, Sudan

04 — When / Temporality

June 6, 2026

Verified: June 6, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"A drone strike on a market in Abu Zaeima, North Kordofan, killed at least 11 people. The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to escalate. Casualty figures are expected to rise."

Conflict Analysis

The escalation of drone warfare in Sudan is exacerbating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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Alex de Waal is one of the world's leading experts on Sudan. This book provides a deep analysis of the political economy and the historical power struggles between the military and paramilitary forces that have led to the current devastating conflict.

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