UN report finds Sudanese Armed Forces used foreign-supplied drones in attacks on civilian areas
A UN fact-finding report found that the Sudanese Armed Forces used foreign-supplied drones in attacks on civilian areas, including at least four waves of drone strikes on hospitals, markets, and other civilian locations. The report said there are reasonable grounds to believe these attacks may amount to a serious violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime. The UAE, which engaged with the fact-finding mission, reiterated that it is not involved in the civil war and has not provided arms to any party.
Why it matters: This report highlights the theme of conflict and state fragility, showing how foreign-supplied weapons are used in attacks on civilians, deepening the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.