DRONE STRIKES HIT SUDAN CITY AS FIGHTING INTENSIFIES

Drone strikes have hit a city in Sudan amid renewed fighting between rival forces, adding to concerns over the worsening security and humanitarian situation in the country. The latest attacks come as Sudan continues to face a prolonged conflict that has displaced millions of people and caused widespread destruction.

The strikes reportedly targeted areas within the city, although details about the exact targets and the extent of the damage were still emerging. The attacks have raised fresh concerns over the safety of civilians, particularly in populated areas where continued fighting has made it increasingly difficult for residents to access basic services and move to safer locations.

Sudan has been engulfed in fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. Both sides have used heavy weapons and drones during the conflict, while several cities and communities have experienced repeated attacks, leaving homes and critical infrastructure damaged and forcing large numbers of civilians to flee.

The continued use of drone strikes has also complicated efforts to restore calm, as both sides seek to strengthen their positions on the battlefield. Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly warned that the fighting is worsening an already severe crisis, with millions of people facing food shortages, limited healthcare and inadequate shelter.

The latest strikes are expected to increase pressure on international and regional actors to push for an end to the conflict. Despite repeated diplomatic efforts and calls for ceasefires, fighting has continued in several parts of Sudan, leaving civilians caught between the rival forces and deepening the country's humanitarian crisis.