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The Day · Monday 8 December 2025

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Sudan Accuses RSF of Killing 79 Civilians in West Kordofan Drone Strike

Sudan has accused the RSF of killing 79 civilians in a drone strike in West Kordofan. The accusation comes amid ongoing tensions, with the incident highlighting the growing toll on civilian life. No additional details have been provided beyond the official claim and reported casualties.

KHARTOUM, SUDAN – DECEMBER 27: Smoke rises over the frontline, where clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) take place in Khartoum, Sudan on December 27, 2024. ( Osman Bakır – Anadolu Agency )

Sudan has accused the RSF of carrying out a deadly drone strike in West Kordofan, resulting in the death of 79 civilians. The accusation emerged as Sudanese authorities pointed directly to the RSF, placing blame for the attack that struck the area with deadly force. The reported strike in West Kordofan represents a sharp escalation in already strained dynamics.

According to the claim made by Sudan, the drone strike targeted civilian areas, leading to the deaths of 79 individuals. The location, West Kordofan, has witnessed violence before, and now faces renewed tragedy through this reported aerial attack. The specific circumstances surrounding the strike have not been detailed publicly by Sudanese officials, apart from the statement accusing the RSF of responsibility.

In the accusation, Sudan did not release further background or operational explanations, focusing instead on the toll it says the drone strike has taken on civilian life. The figure of 79 civilian deaths was presented as the direct result of the strike carried out by the RSF, according to Sudan’s announcement. The incident underscores the vulnerability of civilians in conflict zones, particularly in regions such as West Kordofan.

From its side, the RSF has not issued a direct response to the accusation as presented in the official statement. Meanwhile, the allegations come amid rising instability in the broader region, though the statement from Sudan did not expand on the strategic or political context of the strike. The location—West Kordofan—remains a focal point of tension, as indicated by this most recent accusation.

The Sudanese government’s claim centers on both the attribution of responsibility to the RSF and the high number of civilians said to have been killed. Sudan’s wording in the accusation places clear blame, without providing further evidentiary specifics. In addition, there has been no mention of injuries, infrastructure damage, or further movement in the area following the strike.

In the aftermath of the accusation, public reactions, as well as any humanitarian response, remain unreported within the available information. The documentation and dissemination of details stay limited to the central assertion made by Sudan. With 79 civilians reportedly killed in one incident, the scale of loss adds a heavy mark to the records of this region’s suffering.

Amid the accusation, families in West Kordofan are left to face the devastating consequences of this drone strike, which Sudan has explicitly attributed to the RSF. The burden on communities continues to grow with each such incident, as civilian lives remain at the center of this unfolding tragedy.

Sudan’s statement, focused exclusively on the reported drone attack, marked the deaths as part of a calculated strike against civilians. While questions may surround the motivation, target, and timing, Sudan’s accusation refrains from offering further insight beyond the death toll and place. The role of drone warfare, the choice of location, and impact on the local population remain embedded yet undisclosed within the brief official account.

This latest claim by Sudan adds to a growing archive of documented civilian casualties. Meanwhile, the accused RSF stands at the center of renewed scrutiny following the incident. The eyes of many, particularly those concerned with human rights and civilian protections, remain on West Kordofan, where the reported strike casts a heavy shadow over the region.

8 Dec, 01:17

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