Drone strike kills at least 153 in disputed Abyei region

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The strike hit a market and fuel depot in Abyei, where overlapping claims by Sudan and South Sudan have fueled recurring insecurity. Reports did not immediately establish responsibility, the exact circumstances of the attack, or whether the death toll would rise. The high civilian casualty count makes the incident the most urgent major international story in the available coverage, while the broader Sudan conflict and instability along the border raise concerns about further escalation.

Sources: The Washington Post, Al Jazeera