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Local miners in River Nile State, Sudan, reported airstrikes on mining camps near the Sudan-Egypt border, with unconfirmed civilian casualties.
Background
Sudan has been embroiled in a civil conflict since April 2023, primarily between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict has led to widespread displacement, humanitarian crisis, and ongoing clashes across various states, including those with significant natural resources.
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Airstrikes on Mining Camps in River Nile State, Sudan
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoReports detail airstrikes on mining camps in Sudan, noting unconfirmed civilian casualties and lack of verified information on perpetrators.
Drone strike kills 40 civilians in River Nile State, Sudan
First report 14h agoLast update 3h agoLocal miners reported airstrikes on mining camps in River Nile State, with unconfirmed civilian deaths and no verified information on the perpetrators.
Reports confirm a drone strike killed 40 civilians in Sudan, with some sources specifying the location as River Nile State or a displaced persons camp.
International bodies and news outlets are describing the attack as 'horrific' and condemning the violence against civilians.
The Blue Nile government officially attributes the drone attack targeting displaced persons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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