Sudan Drone Attack Kills 41 Displaced People Near Ethiopian Border

2026, October 10

Sudan / Ethiopia

A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile province killed 41 displaced people, including eight children, according to the Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers. The attack occurred on Friday near the Ethiopian border, in the Abu Shandi area. The group attributed responsibility to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitary organisation. The United Nations condemned the incident and called for accountability.

Sudan's war between the paramilitary RSF and the Sudanese military began escalating in April 2023 and has created what the UN describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. More than 12.4 million people have been displaced, and approximately 33.7 million people need humanitarian assistance. The latest attack illustrates the continuing danger faced by civilians who have already fled their homes.

Why it matters: The conflict threatens regional stability and continues to generate enormous humanitarian needs, while international efforts to secure lasting peace have struggled to make progress.