"Sudan's El Obeid Braces for Devastation as Drone Attacks Escalate The war between Sudan's armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reached a boiling point in El Obeid, a city under siege. Local aid volunteer Fatima has witnessed the escalating violence firsthand, describing this past weekend's drone attacks as the most brutal yet. At least 20 people, including students, have been killed in the strikes, which targeted schools and fuel stations, leaving the city reeling. With drone sightings becoming a daily norm, the situation in El Obeid is increasingly dire, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict. Continue reading to learn more about the devastating consequences of this escalating conflict."
El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSFFatima is losing count of the number of drone attacks on the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan, but says the attacks this past weekend were the most violent so far.The drones hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people, including students, she says. “Over the past few months, seeing 40 or 45 drones is the norm. You can literally count them,” said the aid volunteer, whose name has been changed for fear of retribution. Continue reading...
