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Drone Strikes Kill 65 at Sudan Funeral Amid Civil War

1/21/2026

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Drone strikes have intensified in al-Obeid, Sudan, amid the civil war, killing 65 people at a funeral in al-Luweib village.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have increased attacks on gatherings and homes.
In early January, a strike killed a family of ten.
Approximately 65,000 people have fled North Kordofan.
Satellite imagery confirms destruction and a rising toll since April 2023.

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Story summary

Drone strikes have intensified in al-Obeid, Sudan, amid the civil war, killing 65 people at a funeral in al-Luweib village.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have increased attacks on gatherings and homes.
In early January, a strike killed a family of ten.
Approximately 65,000 people have fled North Kordofan.
Satellite imagery confirms destruction and a rising toll since April 2023.