Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraFebruary 12, 2026 at 04:26 AM

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On Wednesday, February 12, 2026, a drone strike on the Sheikh Ahmed al-Badawi Mosque in North Kordofan State, central Sudan, killed three children and injured 13 others. The Sudan Doctors Network reported that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out the attack, alleging it was a violation of international humanitarian law. The children were reportedly studying the Quran at the time of the strike. The doctors' group stated that the RSF has previously targeted religious buildings, indicating a pattern of disregard for civilian life and religious sites. The Sudan Doctors Network is calling on the international community to take action to protect civilians, ensure aid delivery, and hold those responsible accountable.

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Key Claims (5)

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Targeting children inside mosques is a fully constituted crime.

quote — Sudan Doctors Network90% confidence

A drone attack on a mosque in central Sudan killed two children and injured 13 more.

factual — Sudanese doctor’s association90% confidence

The Sudan Doctors Network said the attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

factual — Sudan Doctors Network80% confidence

The RSF has previously targeted other religious buildings for attack.

factual — Sudan Doctors Network70% confidence

The children were reportedly studying the Quran at the Sheikh Ahmed al-Badawi Mosque.

factual — Sudan Doctors Network70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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UN 30% el-Fasher 30% Khartoum 40% Sudanese Armed Forces 50% Sudan Doctors Network ×370% Rapid Support Forces ×480% Sudan ×290%

Keywords

drone strike 90% mosque attack 80% rapid support forces 70% civil war 70% children killed 70% international humanitarian law 60% sudan 60% civilian targeting 50% religious sites 50%