Drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region kills at least 30, reports say
A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region killed at least 30 people, and a rights group cited by the BBC puts the toll at 41.
A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region killed dozens of people, with death toll reports ranging from 30 to 41.
Al Jazeera reported 30 dead in the town of Wad al-Mahi, near a displacement camp. It said the dead included women and children. It said the drone was reportedly linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The BBC, citing a rights group, reported 41 dead near the Ethiopian border. It attributed the strike to a Sudanese paramilitary force. It said the strike hit a gathering of displaced people, and that eight children were said to be among the dead.
The two outlets give different death tolls. Al Jazeera's report was published on 9 October and the BBC's on 10 October, so the higher figure may reflect a later count.
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- Al JazeeraDrone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile regionFri, Oct 9, 1:19 PM EDT
- BBC NewsDrone strike by Sudan paramilitary kills 41 near Ethiopian border, rights group saysSat, Oct 10, 10:49 AM EDT
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