Sudanese Rapid Support Forces drone attack on Kordofan University student dormitory, killing 5 and injuring 47

China News Service, Beijing, October 2, Khartoum News: On October 1, local time, the Sudanese non-governmental organization "Sudan Doctors Network" released news that the Sudanese paramilitary organization Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a drone attack on a university in North Kordofan State, Sudan, killing 5 people and injuring 47 people.

Based on information from the Sudan Tribune, Turkey's Anadolu News Agency and other media, preliminary casualty data released by the Sudan Doctors Network showed that the attack hit the Kordofan University student dormitory in El Obeid, the state capital, and caused the above-mentioned casualties.

The "Sudan Doctors Network" strongly condemned the attack, saying it was an escalation of attacks against Sudan's public service facilities and civilian infrastructure. This trend is worrying.

The group stressed that attacks on educational facilities and student dormitories constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law. The "Sudan Doctors Network" calls on the United Nations and relevant organizations to provide necessary medical assistance to the injured and hold relevant personnel accountable.

So far, the Rapid Support Forces have not responded to the attack.

In April 2023, an armed conflict broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum, and the war subsequently spread to other parts of Sudan. So far, the conflict, which has lasted for more than three years, has killed tens of thousands of people.

Recently, Obayid has been repeatedly attacked by drones, resulting in dozens of casualties and serious damage to civilian facilities. (over)