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Drone Strike Kills 75 in Sudan Mosque Attack

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

A drone strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed 75 people in a mosque in El Fasher during morning prayers.
The RSF is escalating its offensive on El Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur, amid ongoing civil war since April 2023.
Satellite imagery indicates RSF territorial gains and the construction of a 20-mile earthen wall around the city.
The UN has called the mosque attack a potential war crime, demanding accountability.
The conflict has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced 14 million, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.

History

Historical Context

The Darfur conflict, which reignited in 2003, involved the Sudanese government and Janjaweed militias committing severe atrocities, resulting in over 300,000 deaths and 2.5 million displaced. The ongoing violence, intensified by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023, reflects Sudan's historical struggles with civil unrest and military factionalism, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention and accountability.

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Story summary

A drone strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed 75 people in a mosque in El Fasher during morning prayers.
The RSF is escalating its offensive on El Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur, amid ongoing civil war since April 2023.
Satellite imagery indicates RSF territorial gains and the construction of a 20-mile earthen wall around the city.
The UN has called the mosque attack a potential war crime, demanding accountability.
The conflict has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced 14 million, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.

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