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19:01 · 21 Oct 2026
Drone strike in Abyei kills at least 153
Photo — Alee Abdullahi (DC__SHOT) / Pexels
The strike hit a market and fuel depot in Abyei, a contested area claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan. The reported scale of casualties underscores the severe humanitarian risks in the region, where political disputes and armed violence continue to threaten civilians. Details about responsibility, the circumstances of the attack, and the identities of the victims remain limited in the available reporting.[1]
Sources: The Washington Post
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