Sudan Army drone strike on a traditional court session near Ghara al-Zawiya cemetery killed 35 people, claims rights group.
The Emergency Lawyers Group, who monitors civilian violence in Sudan, said most victims were tribal leaders and RSF commanders, including two from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that control the area.
Dozens more were reported injured during the afternoon attack, the group added, though it received no confirmation from the Sudanese army.
The RSF controls most of west Darfur, and the two sides have been battling since the civil war that began three years ago, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced.
Witnesses said the court session was held under a tree and that four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders were among those killed. Nearby residents recalled that two drones flew over the town before launching more than four missiles.
The Emergency Lawyers Group called the strike a serious violation of international humanitarian law and urged an investigation into the use of drones against civilian gatherings.
The RSF has faced accusations of war crimes during the conflict, including drone attacks on civilians. A UN fact‑finding mission described last year’s siege of el‑Fasher as having the “hallmarks of genocide.”
In the months of fighting, the army and RSF have been exchanging artillery and air strikes; incidents like the current strike underscore the urgent need for accountability and protection of civilians in the war‑torn region.
