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20:01 · 21 Oct 2026
Drone attack kills at least 153 in disputed Abyei region
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The reported mass-casualty strike occurred amid continuing instability along the Sudan–South Sudan border and Sudan’s broader war. Abyei’s contested status has repeatedly fueled tensions between the two countries, while attacks on civilian markets risk worsening displacement and regional humanitarian conditions. The death toll and attribution may change as authorities investigate.
Sources: Al Jazeera
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