A drone strike killed 28 people and wounded many others at a market in Sudan. The attack happened in the Ghubaysh town. This is in West Kordofan province. This occurred on Tuesday morning. The market was very crowded with shoppers. This is according to a local rights group. Many wounded are in critical condition.
The Emergency Lawyers, a rights group, stated the market was targeted. They blamed the army for the strike. The market is very important for the economy. People across West Kordofan depend on it for food. They also get essential supplies there. The war has made the region cut off.
A major war began in April 2023. It started after fighting between the army and the RSF. The RSF now controls West Kordofan. This area is important for oil. It is also key for supply routes. This strike shows the danger civilians face.
Local groups accuse the army of carrying out the attack. The Darfur Victims Support Organisation also made this accusation. The Sudanese military denies these claims. An army official said they do not target civilians. Another military source said a drone hit RSF vehicles. They claimed no civilians were killed.
Eyewitnesses and medical reports paint a grim picture. One medical source said 28 bodies arrived. There were also 25 wounded people. Some were in very bad shape. An eyewitness said a drone hit the market. It destroyed a military vehicle. Shrapnel caused most civilian injuries.
This tragedy shows a growing trend in Sudan. Drones are a major threat to civilians. Both the army and RSF use drones. Many countries supply these weapons. The United Nations is concerned. UN human rights chief Volker Türk called for controls. Drones killed at least 880 civilians from January to April.
Both sides use drone technology. They use it to control land. They use it to stop enemies. They spread fear in rival areas. The RSF has used drones on airports. Data shows a big rise in drone use. In 2025, 2,670 people died from drones. This is a 600% rise in deaths. Drone attacks rose 81% from the year before.
Analysts say foreign drones help warring sides. They allow attacks on crowded places. This makes the conflict worse. It also fuels fears of outside involvement. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is huge. The war has killed over 59,000 people. About 13 million people are homeless. Many areas face famine.
Infrastructure and farming have collapsed. Over 30 million people need help. The war has no end in sight. This affects the whole continent. It causes concern in West Africa. Ghana often sends troops for peace. It supports stability in ECOWAS and the AU.