Deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan’s Kordofan, UN says

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zaid SabahFebruary 9, 2026 at 09:48 PM
Deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan’s Kordofan, UN says

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The United Nations has reported that deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan's Kordofan region, with the conflict escalating into a humanitarian catastrophe. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva, stating that the situation is "preventable" and warning of further horrors unless decisive action is taken by the international community. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has led to widespread bloodshed and atrocity crimes, including mass killings and grave violations targeting civilians. The fighting has shifted into central Kordofan areas, with Turk expressing deep concern over potential severe violations against civilians, including the increasing use of advanced drone weaponry systems. The UN is urging decisive action to stop the fighting and prevent further atrocities.

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sudan conflict 100% drone attacks 90% civilian casualties 80% kordofan 70% human rights violations 70% sudanese armed forces (saf) 60% rapid support forces (rsf) 60% atrocity crimes 50% el-fasher 50% humanitarian catastrophe 40%

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