Sudan sources say South Sudanese among captured RSF members as war rages

Sources within the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reported the capture of over 10 South Sudanese individuals fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan State, Sudan, on Thursday. The Sudanese government intends to present evidence of their involvement to South Sudan. Separately, Hamid Ali Abubakar, a security advisor to the RSF commander, was killed in a SAF drone attack near Zalingei, Central Darfur. The RSF confirmed Abubakar's death and vowed retaliation. The Kordofan states have experienced intense fighting between the SAF and RSF for weeks, leading to mass displacement and a worsening humanitarian crisis, with many fleeing to Kosti to find overcrowded camps and limited aid.

On December 7, 2025, a drone strike on a preschool in Kalogi, Sudan, resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, including dozens of children. The attack was reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied al-Hilou group. The incident occurred in South Kordofan state, where the RSF is engaged in ongoing conflict with Sudan’s Armed Forces. The drone strike has sparked international condemnation amidst escalating violence in the region. The attack highlights the worsening conflict and its devastating impact on civilians, particularly children. The reason for the specific targeting of the preschool remains unclear.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a "massive" humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where ongoing fighting is preventing aid from reaching millions in desperate need of food. WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau stated that while the organization is assisting five million people, it is not enough to address the needs of the 20 million facing acute food insecurity, including six million at risk of starvation. Access to violence-ridden areas like el-Fasher and Babnusa remains a significant challenge, despite efforts to deliver aid through various means. Skau emphasized the urgent need for increased global attention and diplomatic efforts, particularly in the Kordofan region, where fighting is intensifying and mass atrocities are feared. The UN has echoed these concerns, highlighting the potential for widespread killings similar to those seen in el-Fasher.

A drone attack in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, reportedly struck a kindergarten on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, including 33 children. The Sudan Doctors' Network and the Sudanese army accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of the attack, though the RSF has not commented. The RSF, in turn, accused the army of a drone attack on Friday in the Darfur region, targeting a market and a fuel depot at the Adre border crossing with Chad. These reports could not be independently verified. The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army, which began in April 2023. UNICEF condemned the attack on the kindergarten, calling it a "horrific violation of children's rights" and urged all parties to stop attacks and allow humanitarian access.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of attacking the Adre border crossing near Chad on Friday, December 6, 2025. The RSF alleges the SAF used drones to bomb the Adikon Gate at the crossing, a vital corridor for humanitarian aid and commercial supplies. The RSF claims the bombing was a deliberate attempt to obstruct aid delivery and worsen the suffering of civilians. The SAF has not yet responded to the accusation. The border crossing is crucial for delivering aid and has been a point of refuge for Sudanese fleeing the ongoing civil war into Chad.