35 Killed in Sudanese Military Drone Strike During Court Session, Rights Group
Deadly Drone Strike in Darfur Kills 35 Civilians During Court Session
- 35 people killed and dozens injured in a drone attack on a traditional court session in Darfur.
- The strike targeted civilians gathering for judicial hearings, including community leaders and tribal figures.
- International groups demand an investigation amid rising use of drones in the ongoing Sudanese civil war.
A deadly drone attack in northern Darfur has claimed 35 lives and injured many others, according to the Emergency Lawyers Group. The strike targeted a traditional court session in Garra al-Zawaya village on Sunday afternoon.
The village, located in an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was hosting civilians attending hearings on local disputes.
The attack hit a civil court facility that serves as a vital judicial and social hub for the community. Witnesses described the court session as taking place under a tree, with local leaders present. Among those killed were four tribal leaders and two commanders of the Rapid Support Forces.
Reports from Darfur 24 indicated that two drones flew overhead prior to launching more than four missiles.
The Emergency Lawyers Group condemned the strike, calling it a serious breach of international humanitarian law, which forbids attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
