Deadly Drone Strike on Sudan Funeral Leaves Dozens Killed

Tue Nov 04 2025 22:06:11 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A drone strike in Sudan targeted mourners during a funeral in North Kordofan, resulting in the death of at least 40 people, reportedly by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

A tragic drone strike during a funeral in North Kordofan, Sudan, led to at least 40 fatalities. Eyewitnesses and officials blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack, highlighting the ongoing violence as tensions rise in the region. The UN has raised alarms over worsening humanitarian conditions amid escalating conflict.

At least 40 people in Sudan have been killed in a drone strike that targeted a funeral taking place outside the army-held city of el-Obeid in North Kordofan state, officials and activists report.

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been blamed for Monday's attack on al-Luweib village, where mourners had gathered. As of now, the RSF has not responded to allegations regarding the incident.

Many victims reportedly succumbed to their injuries before reaching hospitals in el-Obeid, a key city connecting the capital, Khartoum, to the western region of Darfur.

Fighting in this oil-rich Kordofan area has intensified, with around 20,000 people fleeing to el-Obeid last week after the RSF captured Bara town, located 30 km north of the city. The attack occurred concurrently with the fall of el-Fasher, another stronghold for the army in Darfur.

Reports indicate a surge in mass killings, sexual violence, abduction, and looting in el-Fasher attributed to RSF fighters. The United Nations has documented cases of summary executions by RSF members.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has expressed concerns that such violence could constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. In response, RSF leadership has promised to investigate these allegations, which include claims of ethnically motivated killings against non-Arab populations.

The UN chief, António Guterres, has condemned the escalating violence and called for an immediate end to hostilities, emphasizing the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan.

In light of these developments, authorities are considering a proposal from the United States for a truce, as Washington along with other nations continues to advocate for peace talks. Recent negotiations in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have yet to yield a ceasefire agreement.

The North Kordofan Resistance Committee confirmed that the drone attack on the village occurred on Monday, with the humanitarian aid commissioner stating that the RSF's drones attacked civilians attending the funeral.

Since the civil conflict erupted between the army and the RSF in April 2023, over 150,000 lives have been lost, with approximately 12 million individuals displaced, making it one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world.