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Drone Strike on Sudan Kindergarten Kills 50, UNICEF Condemns

12/8/2025

Summary

Story summary

A drone attack on December 6 in Kalogi, Sudan, hit a kindergarten, killing 50, including 33 children.
The Sudan Doctors' Network reported a second attack on paramedics at the scene.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) condemned the assault.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned of atrocities in Kordofan.
The RSF and the Sudanese military exchange accusations amid conflict, thousands displaced and many trapped.

History

Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which escalated in 2011, has roots in decades of conflict, including the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) and the Darfur conflict beginning in 2003. By 2023, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in over 4.1 million people displaced and significant civilian casualties, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises in Sudan.

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Story summary

A drone attack on December 6 in Kalogi, Sudan, hit a kindergarten, killing 50, including 33 children.
The Sudan Doctors' Network reported a second attack on paramedics at the scene.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) condemned the assault.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned of atrocities in Kordofan.
The RSF and the Sudanese military exchange accusations amid conflict, thousands displaced and many trapped.

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