Drone Strike on Sudanese Kindergarten Kills 50, Including 33 Children

A drone attack in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, has resulted in 50 fatalities, including 33 children, according to medical sources. The Sudan Doctors' Network reported that paramedics responding to the initial strike were targeted in a subsequent attack.

Emergency Lawyers, a human rights organization, condemned the strikes, attributing them to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and labeling them as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, especially children, and vital civilian infrastructure."

UNICEF Representative for Sudan, Sheldon Yett, stated, "Killing children in their school is a horrific violation of children’s rights. Children should never pay the price of conflict." He urged all parties to cease attacks immediately and allow humanitarian assistance to reach those in need.

The conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese military has been ongoing since 2023, resulting in over 40,000 deaths and the displacement of 12 million people, according to the World Health Organization.