RSF drone attack kills 27 in southeast Sudan: Report

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 13, 2026 at 08:43 AM

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On Monday, January 13, 2026, a reported drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a Sudanese army base in Sinja killed 27 people. The attack targeted leaders in the government forces, security teams, and accompanying civilians. Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, is strategically located on a key route to Khartoum and houses the headquarters of the SAF’s 17th Infantry Division, the apparent target. The RSF adviser indicated the attack was a warning to the Sudanese military leaders. This incident occurs amidst the ongoing civil war between the SAF and the RSF, which began in April 2023.

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