90 civilians killed in drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan in two weeks: UN

Drone strikes killed nearly 100 civilians and injured many more in Sudan's conflict-torn Kordofan region in just over two weeks, the UN rights chief said Monday.

"In a period of just over two weeks to February 6, based on documentation by my office, some 90 civilians were killed and 142 injured in drone strikes," Volker Turk told the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Recommended For You

'We are in safe hands': UK helps defend UAE amid ongoing Iran missile, drone attacks

Indian expat in UAE wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw

Trump announces new US refinery backed by India's Reliance

‘It feels normal and safe’: Guests say as Fairmont The Palm continues to operate after debris incident

'We feel safe here': Iranians in UAE say they face support, not discrimination amid war

 

He said the strikes, which were carried out by both the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's regular army, "struck a World Food Programme convoy, markets, health facilities and residential neighbourhoods in South and North Kordofan".

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels