The UN warned that escalating drone attacks in Sudan and Abyei have killed hundreds of civilians. It urged the parties to protect civilians and stop the fighting.
A UN official warned that Sudan’s conflict and humanitarian crisis were worsening. She urged the warring parties to stop using drones or strictly regulate them to help protect civilians.
The UN Human Rights Council voted to extend its Sudan fact-finding mission for one year. The vote was 28 in favor, 10 against, and nine abstentions.
Sudanese military sources said the army took control of Sodari in North Kordofan on September 25. A report the next day said operations continued nearby.
A Nile crocodile was transported from Jordan to Sudan and returned to Dinder Reserve. The operation involved Sudanese and Jordanian partners and animal-protection organizations.
Sudan said it accepted a US truce proposal in principle while setting conditions for a 90-day humanitarian pause. The UN said it supports efforts toward a truce, but no final agreement has been announced.
A drone attack on a market in Ar Rahad, North Kordofan, reportedly killed at least two children and four adults on July 20. UN agencies say that escalating violence is putting civilians and aid access at greater risk in Sudan.
The World Food Programme says displacement is placing severe pressure on food, water, fuel, and public services in El Obeid. Funding shortages have reduced food rations for people receiving assistance by half.
