UN Demands Ceasefire After Drone Strike on El-Fasher Mosque Kills More Than 70
The besieged city faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as agencies urge protection of civilians.
Overview
- The Sudanese army said the RSF carried out the Friday dawn attack on Al-Safiya Mosque, reporting at least 75 dead and many more injured, including displaced people.
- The United States, Saudi Arabia and Qatar issued formal condemnations and labeled the strike a violation of international humanitarian law.
- Antonio Guterres called for an immediate halt to fighting, renewed dialogue and humanitarian corridors for trapped residents.
- Residents and local officials reported continued RSF drone strikes over the weekend, hitting the Saudi Hospital and the home of North Darfur’s secretary-general, who was killed with his wife.
- UNICEF and OCHA condemned the attack and highlighted rising risks to children and aid workers as El-Fasher endures a prolonged RSF siege with worsening hunger and displacement.