The United Nations has expressed alarm over rising drone attacks in Sudan that are putting civilians at risk. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said a drone was shot down over Khartoum International Airport on Monday, disrupting air traffic. Local reports confirmed that five members of one family, including women and children, died in a drone strike on Saturday. In White Nile State, a fuel station and tanker were hit near Kosti. The state television building in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, was damaged in another attack. Drone strikes have intensified in Darfur, with incidents reported in West Darfur and Nyala on Monday. Two days earlier in South Darfur, at least five people were injured and buildings near humanitarian offices damaged. "The insecurity is forcing people to flee their homes," Dujarric said. Since the war began over three years ago, nearly nine million people have been displaced within Sudan and 4.5 million have fled to neighbouring countries. The UN reiterated that all parties must uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilians and infrastructure. The International Organisation for Migration reported over 2,600 displaced in North Kordofan and about 1,000 in South Kordofan in the past week.
The UN warns of worsening drone attacks in Sudan while acknowledging displacement of millions, yet its calls for protection ring hollow amid persistent inaction. Civilians continue to die in Khartoum, Kosti and El Obeid even as the world reiterates the same demands without enforcement. Humanitarian offices are being hit in South Darfur, proving that aid zones are not safe despite repeated appeals. The gap between statement and outcome grows wider with each unheeded warning.
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