A swarm of drones from the Sudanese army descended on a traditional court session in Ghara al-Zawiya village in northern Darfur, killing 35 people and leaving dozens injured.
The radical Rapid Support Forces (RSF) control the village, and the army’s strike has intensified a three‑year civil war that has devastated the region, killing tens of thousands of civilians and displacing millions.
According to the Emergency Lawyers Group, the victims included four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders who were in attendance for a community‑led justice session held under a tree.
The group issued an urgent call for an investigation and condemned the targeting of a civilian gathering as a grave violation of international humanitarian law, noting that drones in the region increasingly nail civilian zones and gatherings.
The RSF has earlier been accused of war crimes, even being linked to genocide in their siege of el‑Fasher last year, allegations that they deny.
Following the attack, many people in Sudan are seeking answers and shelter from the ongoing conflict. For deeper context, explore our coverage of the Sudan war and how it’s reshaping the region.
