Two civilians were killed when a drone struck a commercial vehicle transporting passengers and goods in Sudan’s North Darfur state on Sunday, according to local volunteers and a Darfur rights organisation.
The attack occurred in Wadi Majrur, near Al Hara in Al Malha locality, approximately 210 kilometres northeast of El Fasher.
Volunteers cited by Darfur24 attributed the strike to Sudan’s military, which has conducted aerial operations across areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The victims were identified as trader Mohamed Moussa Bakhit Takras and vehicle driver Ali Ismail Abkar.
The Darfur Victims Support Organisation said the attack occurred at approximately 2 p.m. local time while civilians were travelling towards a weekly market.
The organisation reported that additional people involved in the incident had not been identified, but did not establish a confirmed additional death toll.
It condemned attacks against civilians and commercial transport vehicles, calling for compliance with international humanitarian law and accountability for violations.
The organisation also said it would issue a more detailed report on the incident.
The identity of the drone operator and the circumstances of the strike could not be independently verified.
Al Malha, located near Sudan’s border with Libya, falls within territory controlled by the RSF and has experienced repeated aerial attacks during the conflict.
The locality serves as an important commercial and transport corridor connecting communities in northern Darfur with markets and trade routes extending towards neighbouring countries.
Drone operations have become increasingly prominent in Sudan’s war, with both sides accused of carrying out attacks that have killed civilians and damaged markets, transport networks and essential infrastructure.
The latest incident raises renewed concerns over the safety of civilian movement and commercial activity in areas affected by continuing military operations.
Sudan’s conflict began in April 2023 following a power struggle between the country’s military and the RSF, triggering widespread displacement and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
