Overview

• More than 70 worshippers were killed during Friday prayers when a drone struck the Al-Safiya mosque in El Fasher, with the army reporting at least 75 dead.
• The Sudanese army accused the RSF of carrying out the attack, and subsequent strikes were reported on the Saudi Hospital, a UNICEF-supported water truck, and the home of North Darfur’s secretary-general, who was reportedly killed with his wife.
• The United States, Saudi Arabia and Qatar denounced the mosque strike as a violation of international humanitarian law and called for protection of civilians.
• UN officials described a rapidly deteriorating situation in El Fasher, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities, safe passage for those wishing to leave, and sustained humanitarian access.
• Humanitarians and rights bodies warned of rising summary executions and potential war crimes in Darfur and urged investigations and accountability as the RSF siege continues to cut off food and medicine.