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Sudan Army and RSF Drone Strikes Threaten Displaced Civilians and Aid
4/27/2026, 9:34:11 PM
Escalating Drone Strikes Hit Displacement Camps and Aid Convoys
On Monday, a drone strike attributed to the Sudanese army hit Al-Hamidiyah camp near Zalingei, destroying homes, killing six civilians and wounding fifteen, per Emergency Lawyers. Earlier, a UNHCR vehicle carrying emergency shelter kits to Tawila was struck, destroying the supplies and leaving 1,314 families without shelter. A separate RSF-led drone attack on El Obeid killed seven people and injured twenty-two. Strikes also hit the Wad El Omda oil factory in El Obeid, killing three workers, and injured a police major in El Darda.
Background & Context
The Sudanese civil war began in April 2023, pitting the Sudanese army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced more than 11 million people, which the United Nations calls the world’s largest displacement and hunger crisis. Famine was declared in El-Fasher (North Darfur) and Kadugli (South Kordofan) last year, and a UN-backed assessment flagged twenty additional areas at risk.
Key Data & Statistics
- Al-Hamidiyah camp: 6 dead, 15 injured.
- UNHCR convoy: supplies for 1,314 families destroyed.
- El Obeid attack: 7 dead, 22 injured.
- Wad El Omda oil factory: 3 dead, 4 injured.
- Displacement: ~9 million internally displaced, 862 000 refugees; >11 million uprooted.
Official Statements & Responses
Emergency Lawyers recorded the Al-Hamidiyah strike as part of a pattern of near-daily drone attacks by both sides. UNHCR condemned the destruction of its shelter-kit vehicle and pledged continued aid for nearly nine million internally displaced Sudanese. The Sudan Doctors Network said RSF drones targeted residential neighborhoods in El Obeid, causing civilian casualties.
Criticism & Opposition
The United Nations called attacks on humanitarian convoys “unacceptable” and warned that repeated incidents are “particularly alarming” given aid agencies’ strained capacity. UN officials have urged all parties to respect the protection of civilians and aid infrastructure.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The driver escaped unhurt, but the supplies were destroyed in the ensuing fire,” — UNHCR statement
- “1,314 families in Tawila will now be left without shelter and living in desperate conditions” — UNHCR condemnation
- “attacks on aid convoys and facilities during armed conflict are unacceptable,” — UNHCR statement
- “A medical source told AFP that 15 injured people were taken to Zalingei Hospital, some in critical condition.” — AFP report
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Casualty figures vary: Emergency Lawyers report six deaths at Al-Hamidiyah, while other sources give no attribution. The RSF-led strike in El Obeid is said to have hit residential areas, but independent verification is lacking. UNHCR’s statement does not assign responsibility for the Tawila convoy attack.
What’s Next
UNHCR pledged to continue delivering shelter kits and other assistance despite the heightened risk to convoys.
