Drone Strike on Sudan Mosque Kills Dozens, Medic Tells BBC!
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Reported by David Joshua– Sele Media Africa Reporter
El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan— A devastating drone strike hit a mosque in El Fasher during morning prayers, killing at least 78 people and injuring around 20, according to a senior medical source. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are being blamed for the attack. [1]
Key Facts
- The drone struck during morning prayers at Al‑Safiya Mosque in El Fasher, North Darfur. [2]
- A medic speaking to the BBC confirmed 78 people died in the strike, with several others injured, many still trapped under the rubble. [1]
- The mosque was destroyed in the attack, and the death toll may rise, as rescue teams continue to recover bodies. [3]
Context & Reactions
- El Fasher is a major city in the Darfur region that has been under siege by RSF forces, leading to frequent clashes and civilian harm. [3]
- Local volunteers, medical responders, and human rights organisations condemned the attack as a possible war crime, emphasizing the violation of international norms protecting civilian and religious spaces. [2]
Humanitarian Impact
- Many civilians, including displaced people from the Abu Shouk camp, were inside or near the mosque at the time of the strike. [3]
- The destruction worsens an already dire humanitarian crisis in North Darfur, where access to healthcare, shelter, and safety has been severely compromised. [4]
Sele Media Africa will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
