SUDAN: Airstrike kills 80 people, amid fears that Somali nationals are among the casualties
What happened
50-second readAn airstrike using drones near a market in Al-Dibab, Sudan, has reportedly killed at least 80 people, with concerns that some of the casualties may be Somali individuals.
What else the report says
- Who is affectedSome reports indicate that the deceased and the injured included Somalis who had various businesses in the area.
- At least 80 people have died in an airstrike carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles (Drones) near a market in the city of Al-Dibab in the West Kordofan region of Sudan, according to medical sources and an eyewitness who spoke to the AFP news agency on Monday.
- The attack, which occurred on Sunday evening, targeted a transportation hub where people gather to return to their villages after finishing their market day.
- An eyewitness named Ahmed Abakar Wadi stated that he participated in the burial of 50 bodies, including his brother Mohamed.
Reported by Goobjoog Somali
- Why it matters
- The article highlights the ongoing violence in Sudan and its humanitarian impact, particularly on vulnerable populations.
- Still unclear
- What specific actions will be taken in response to the airstrikes?
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Reader translation: English
At least 80 people have died in an airstrike carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles (Drones) near a market in the city of Al-Dibab in the West Kordofan region of Sudan, according to medical sources and an eyewitness who spoke to the AFP news agency on Monday.
The attack, which occurred on Sunday evening, targeted a transportation hub where people gather to return to their villages after finishing their market day.
An eyewitness named Ahmed Abakar Wadi stated that he participated in the burial of 50 bodies, including his brother Mohamed.
Some reports indicate that the deceased and the injured included Somalis who had various businesses in the area.
According to the eyewitness, 47 other people were taken to the city of Al-Mujlad for treatment; however, 30 of them succumbed to their injuries, as confirmed by medical sources who spoke to AFP.
A doctor who requested anonymity for security reasons stated that the total number of people killed in the Al-Dibab attack has reached 80. He also mentioned that four people were injured in another airstrike that occurred in Al-Mujlad, who were being treated.
On the other hand, another airstrike by a drone occurred in the Nasser Extension neighborhood, located east of the airport in the capital Khartoum.
Medical sources have reported that the attack resulted in the deaths of three children aged between two and six years, and another man, after an aircraft struck a house in that neighborhood.
The Tasis administration, announced by the rapid response forces of the RSF, has accused the Sudanese military of being behind the Al-Dibab airstrike. However, this accusation has not been independently verified.
The conflict between the Sudanese military and the RSF has been ongoing in the country since April 2023, causing numerous deaths, widespread displacement, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Humanitarian aid workers estimate that the conflict has led to the deaths of more than 200,000 people, and has created one of the largest crises.
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Article context
What happened
- An airstrike using drones near a market in Al-Dibab, Sudan, has reportedly killed at least 80 people, with concerns that some of the casualties may be Somali individuals.
Key claims
- At least 80 people have died in an airstrike using drones near a market in Al-Dibab, Sudan.
- A witness named Ahmed Abakar Wadi reported participating in the burial of 50 bodies, including his brother.
- Reports indicate that some of the deceased and injured were Somali individuals.
- A doctor stated that the total number of deaths from the Al-Dibab attack has reached 80.
Source limitations
- The article relies on reports from medical sources and witnesses, which have not been independently verified.
- The article does not provide responses from the Sudanese military regarding the accusations.
- The article mentions a second airstrike in Khartoum but does not clarify the total number of casualties from that incident.
Reader takeaway
The reported airstrike underscores the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with significant loss of life.
What remains unclear
- What specific actions will be taken in response to the airstrikes?
- How will the situation affect the ongoing conflict in Sudan?
- What measures are being implemented to assist the victims and their families?
Why it matters
The article highlights the ongoing violence in Sudan and its humanitarian impact, particularly on vulnerable populations.
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- Sources used
- Goobjoog Somali
- Language mix
- Soomaali
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