A schoolgirl was killed by a stray bullet on Tuesday while walking to school in central Sudan, after celebratory gunfire erupted during a local gathering.
The incident took place in the village of Umm Sir Al-Halawin in Al-Jazirah State, leaving the community in shock.
Authorities have long warned against firing weapons during celebrations, saying the practice continues to endanger lives despite an existing ban on firearms at public events.
Local officials previously prohibited celebratory gunfire to prevent such incidents, but enforcement remains a challenge.
Community leaders are now calling for stricter enforcement of the ban and wider public awareness campaigns to end the dangerous practice.
The latest tragedy has renewed concerns over the deadly consequences of celebratory gunfire, which continues to put civilians, especially children, at risk.
