Khartoum, April 11 (Darfur24)
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of dozens of civilians in a drone strike that targeted a wedding gathering in Kutum, North Darfur, amid growing concerns over civilian casualties in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Reports indicate that at least 30 people, including women and children, were killed when a drone strike hit the wedding party in the town earlier this week.
Speaking at the UN’s daily press briefing, spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric denounced all attacks against civilians, stressing that the use of drones against civilian populations and infrastructure is unacceptable and a violation of international humanitarian law.
In a separate development, clashes around the town of Dilling in South Kordofan since Monday have reportedly left at least 47 civilians dead and dozens more injured, according to local sources.
The escalation comes as humanitarian operations across Sudan face mounting challenges. Key supply routes remain closed, preventing aid agencies from pre-positioning critical supplies such as food, medicine, and clean water ahead of the rainy season, which typically begins in June.
Rising fuel prices have further compounded the crisis, increasing the cost of transport and limiting the ability of humanitarian organizations to respond effectively to growing needs.
The United Nations renewed its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. They urged all parties to ensure rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access across Sudan, warning that continued violence risks deepening the already severe humanitarian crisis.