Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete December 9, 2025 at 01:21 AM

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A report by the Sudan Witness Project reveals that the Sudanese air force has killed at least 1,700 civilians in bombings since the conflict began in April 2023. The investigation, analyzing 384 airstrikes up to July 2025, indicates the military used unguided bombs in populated areas, including residential neighborhoods, markets, schools, and camps for displaced people. The Sudan Witness Project, an initiative by the Center for Information Resilience, compiled the data, focusing on attacks by warplanes operated by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). While the SAF has denied targeting civilians, the report highlights 135 cases involving residential areas, 35 strikes on markets, and 19 affecting vulnerable groups in health facilities and educational institutions. The report aims to hold the SAF accountable for its actions, similar to the condemnation faced by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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sudan 100% air strikes 90% civilian casualties 80% bombing 70% sudanese armed forces (saf) 60% civil war 50% rapid support forces (rsf) 50% human rights violations 40% ungided bombs 40%