Dozens of civilians were reportedly killed in a series of drone strikes on vital civilian infrastructure in Sudan's North Kordofan state between July 24 and 26, according to the Emergency Lawyers group.
The attacks struck several locations including water stations, a health centre, a school, and civilian vehicles across multiple towns and villages. The first strike hit a water facility in Um Nabqa village, Rahid area, on July 24. The following day, a drone targeted a civilian vehicle in Amn Dara, resulting in two fatalities.
The deadliest attack occurred on July 26 in Um Badr town when a drone struck a vehicle transporting fuel, killing dozens of civilians. Prior to this, drones also hit a water tanker, a health centre, and a school in Shatout village within the Jabara Sheikh area.
These attacks coincide with intensified fighting in North Kordofan after a major offensive by the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The renewed violence has worsened an already critical humanitarian situation, with many communities under siege and essential services disrupted.
The Emergency Lawyers group condemned the strikes, highlighting the targeting of civilian infrastructure as violations of international humanitarian law that could amount to war crimes. They called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians, transparent investigations, accountability for perpetrators, and unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery.
