A drone strike in el-Obeid on Monday killed at least thirteen people. Eight of the victims were young children. The Sudan Doctors' Network said the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the homes. They called it a dangerous increase in the civil war. This attack shows the terrible human cost of the war. The United Nations calls this the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
The house was in an area controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The drone destroyed the house completely. People saw terrible damage. Most of the dead were from one family. The Sudan Doctors' Network strongly condemned the strike. They said it was a dangerous increase in killing civilians. This suggests the RSF is attacking civilian areas.
El-Obeid is an important city in the war. The RSF has been trying to take control of this SAF area for months. The city is important for strategy. The RSF wants to control more land. Therefore, the drone strike might be part of their plan.
This attack has effects beyond the people who died. Over eleven million people have left their homes. Hundreds of thousands of people have died. There are also reports of sexual violence used in the war. Both the RSF and SAF are accused of human rights abuses. The el-Obeid strike, if confirmed, shows more disregard for civilian lives.
The drone attack in el-Obeid is a reminder for peace. The suffering of the Sudanese people needs help. More innocent lives must be saved. Attacking homes is a serious change in the war. It makes the conflict more dangerous and cruel.