Tragic Drone Strike at Sudan Funeral Leaves 40 Dead

Sun Nov 30 2025 23:04:07 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A drone strike in Sudan targeted a funeral, resulting in the deaths of at least 40 mourners. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are blamed for the attack, which is part of escalating violence in the region.

In Sudan, a drone strike during a funeral in al-Luweib village has resulted in the deaths of at least 40 people, with officials attributing the attack to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This event reflects the ongoing conflict in North Kordofan, where violence has intensified, leading to significant civilian casualties and displacement.

At least 40 people in Sudan have been killed in a drone strike that targeted a funeral taking place outside the army-held city of el-Obeid in North Kordofan state, according to officials and activists.

The attack occurred in al-Luweib village as mourners gathered in a tent. Officials blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the assault, which they described as a shocking act amidst an already dire humanitarian situation. The RSF has not issued a comment in response to the allegations.

Many victims reportedly succumbed to their injuries before reaching hospitals in el-Obeid, a key city linking the capital Khartoum to the western region of Darfur. The incident highlights the increasing violence in this oil-rich area.

In recent weeks, escalating clashes in North Kordofan prompted around 20,000 residents to flee to el-Obeid following the RSF's seizure of Bara, located 30 kilometers north of the city.

Amidst these events, the international community is on high alert as there are ongoing reports of mass killings, sexual violence, abductions, and rampant looting attributed to RSF forces. The UN expressed grave concerns over potential war crimes, reiterating that summary executions have been recorded in regions under RSF control.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged an immediate halt to the violence, warning that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan is rapidly worsening. Escalated fighting, particularly in el-Fasher and surrounding areas, has prompted urgent global efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, although these discussions have yet to yield results.

The North Kordofan Resistance Committee reported that the drone strike happened on Monday. Humanitarian officials underscored the devastating impact of the RSF's attacks on civilians, adding to the profound suffering already experienced by millions due to the ongoing civil war.

Since the conflict began in April 2023, over 150,000 lives have been lost, and 12 million people have fled their homes, marking the situation as one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.