Drones Strike Sudan's Capital as Truce Negotiations Falter

Sat Nov 08 2025 00:30:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Khartoum witnesses drone attacks just a day after the RSF's agreement to a truce, raising concerns over ongoing violence in Sudan's civil war.

Recent drone attacks were reported in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, less than 24 hours after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced agreement to a humanitarian ceasefire. Residents reported loud explosions near military installations, casting doubt on the RSF's commitment to peace. The conflict has already led to over 150,000 deaths and displaced millions since April 2023, complicating a humanitarian crisis worsened by famine conditions. As global stakeholders push for ceasefire strategies, skepticism persists regarding the RSF's intentions.

Explosions have been heard near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, a day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced it would agree to a humanitarian ceasefire.

Residents in Khartoum reported being woken overnight by the sound of drones and explosions, with blasts occurring near a military base and power station. The RSF has not responded to these allegations, while Sudan's military-led government expressed reluctance to trust the RSF's commitment to ceasefires, citing past violations.

The two factions have been embroiled in a civil war since April 2023, resulting in over 150,000 deaths and displacing around 12 million people. A global monitoring body recently confirmed worsening famine conditions in affected regions.

Further drone activity was recorded 300 km north of Khartoum, in the military-controlled town of Atbara, where local residents reported anti-aircraft defenses shooting down drones, causing explosions.

The day before the attacks, the RSF had announced support for a ceasefire plan backed by several nations, including the US and UAE, but skepticism remains regarding their sincerity. Sudan's ambassador to South Africa voiced concerns about the RSF's past violations of truces, suggesting they use such negotiations to rearrange their military strategy.

As fighting continues, the RSF, having recently strengthened their control over el-Fasher, is positioned to exert more influence in future ceasefire discussions, even amidst allegations of humanitarian abuses.