UN rights chief Volker Turk expressed shock Thursday at reports that more than 200 civilians have been killed by drone attacks since early March in Sudan.
Civilians continue to suffer as explosives strike crowded areas, leaving communities reeling from sudden, indiscriminate violence that spares no one.
“It is deeply troubling that attacks with increasingly powerful drones are hitting populated areas, causing death and destruction without warning,” Turk said.
Markets, hospitals, schools, and clinics have been struck, leaving dozens dead in single incidents and wounding many more, he added.
Trucks carrying civilians have been destroyed mid-journey, turning everyday travel into life-threatening danger for countless families.
Dormitories and university facilities have been damaged, injuring students and disrupting education, while essential infrastructure has been crippled, cutting off power and vital services.
The use of these new technologies of war has expanded the reach of violence, intensifying fear and insecurity across entire communities.
“Millions of people have already been uprooted, lives shattered, and livelihoods destroyed,” Turk said. “Yet the attacks continue, spreading suffering far and wide.”
He called for an immediate end to the assaults, emphasising that civilians have endured enough pain, loss, and chaos over the years.
“The human cost of this conflict is staggering,” Turk added. “Every life lost is a reminder that this violence must stop now.”
