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UN Condemns Deadly Drone Strikes Killing Children in Sudan

12/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On December 4, drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces killed at least 114 people, including 63 children, in South Kordofan, Sudan.
The United Nations (UN) condemned the attacks as horrific violations of children's rights.
Since October, violence has displaced more than 45,000 people.
In Mozambique, the resurgence of the Islamic State has driven coordinated attacks, forcing thousands to flee and enabling abuses including child recruitment.

History

Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which intensified in 2011, followed decades of conflict, including the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) and the War in Darfur (2003-2020). The 2011 fighting in South Kordofan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the SPLM-N led to over 2 million displaced people by 2014, with ongoing violence perpetuating humanitarian crises and violations of children's rights.

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Story summary

On December 4, drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces killed at least 114 people, including 63 children, in South Kordofan, Sudan.
The United Nations (UN) condemned the attacks as horrific violations of children's rights.
Since October, violence has displaced more than 45,000 people.
In Mozambique, the resurgence of the Islamic State has driven coordinated attacks, forcing thousands to flee and enabling abuses including child recruitment.

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