Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Drone reportedly linked to RSF targets Wad al-Mahi, killing dozens near displacement camp, including women and children.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:19:43 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  3. Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region

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