A landmine explosion in Sudan’s Kordofan region killed nine people on Sunday, including three children, while riding an auto-rickshaw.
The blast reduced the vehicle to a “metal carcass,” a witness said, sending people tumbling to the ground in panic.
Explosives litter roads in Kordofan, a region long affected by conflict and past rebellions, making travel increasingly dangerous.
A witness recalled hearing the sudden explosion while walking behind the auto-rickshaw, witnessing the destruction unfold in seconds.
Kordofan has become a central zone of ongoing clashes that have intensified over the past year.
The country’s civil war has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
Communities remain divided across the country, with different regions controlled by rival forces and civilians facing daily risks.
Civilians continue to encounter mines, unexploded ordnance, and disrupted access to essential services across conflict-affected areas.
Humanitarian agencies warn that without protection and safe passage, further casualties and displacement remain a growing threat.
