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Deadly Drone Strike in Sudan Kills 79, Including 43 Children

12/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

On December 8, 2025, a drone attack in Sudan struck a kindergarten and a hospital, killing at least 79 people, including 43 children, with UNICEF condemning it as a violation and blaming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North).
The attack follows RSF gains in Kordofan, where over 40,000 have fled since April 2023.
The incident underscores the civilian toll amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.

History

Historical Context

Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has faced chronic instability, marked by two civil wars and the Darfur genocide. The current civil war, which erupted on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has displaced nearly 12 million people and resulted in extreme hunger for 25 million, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis affecting the nation.

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Story summary

On December 8, 2025, a drone attack in Sudan struck a kindergarten and a hospital, killing at least 79 people, including 43 children, with UNICEF condemning it as a violation and blaming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North).
The attack follows RSF gains in Kordofan, where over 40,000 have fled since April 2023.
The incident underscores the civilian toll amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.

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