24 Civilians, Including Children, Killed in Attack on Displaced Persons in Northern Kordofan, Sudan

In a tragic incident in northern Kordofan, Sudan, 24 unarmed civilians, including women and children, were killed and many others injured when a vehicle transporting displaced persons was struck by a drone attack, according to the Sudanese Doctors Network and an official statement from the North Kordofan state government.
The vehicle was carrying individuals who had fled the Dubekar area in South Kordofan and were en route to the city of Al-Rahad when it was hit at the southern entrance of the city.

Casualties and Outrage

Local authorities confirmed that the attack led to the deaths of 24 civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, triggering widespread outrage in the region.

Allegations of Violating Humanitarian Law

The North Kordofan state government and the state’s security committee condemned the attack, labeling it a "horrific terrorist crime" that constitutes a blatant violation of humanitarian law principles and the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit direct attacks on civilians.
The statement added that the incident could be classified as a "completed war crime" and may qualify as a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, as it is part of a broader pattern of systematic attacks against the civilian population.

Warnings of Ongoing Attacks on Civilians

The state government emphasized that the repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including service facilities and humanitarian aid convoys, reflect a continuing pattern of severe violations that demand international accountability.

Calls for Urgent International Action

Sudanese authorities urged the international community, the Security Council, and human rights organizations to take urgent and effective measures, including imposing sanctions and prosecuting those responsible for the attack among the Rapid Support Forces, to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.