The UN reports over 1,000 civilian deaths in Sudan due to drone strikes in the first five months of 2026, marking a "sharp" increase in drone warfare amid the ongoing civil war. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has also seen rampant sexual violence and ethnic killings.
Displaced families in El-Geneina, Sudan, are sheltering in university lecture halls due to the ongoing civil war. One mother, Zainab, lost three children in a SAF attack and struggles to afford medical care for her injured daughters. Humanitarian aid is insufficient to meet the needs of over 120,000 displaced people in the region.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about impunity. Human Rights Watch reports detail alleged UAE support for RSF, including Chinese drones and Colombian mercenaries, while the UAE denies these claims. The conflict has led to a massive humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and hunger.
