UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan

A drone strike carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in central Sudan resulted in the deaths of at least 24 individuals, including eight children, as reported by the Sudan Doctors Network. The attack occurred near the city of Er Rahad in North Kordofan province while the vehicle was transporting displaced families fleeing fighting in the Dubeiker area. Among the deceased children were two infants. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and instability in the region, where the RSF has been implicated in multiple assaults on civilians and humanitarian efforts. In a separate incident, a drone strike targeted a mosque in central Sudan, killing two children, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. This attack has drawn condemnation from international bodies, including the United Nations and the United States, which labeled the RSF's actions as violations of international humanitarian law. The RSF's recent assaults on humanitarian convoys have raised significant concerns regarding the safety of aid deliveries in famine-hit areas of Sudan. On February 6, 2026, a drone strike targeted a UN World Food Program convoy, resulting in the death of one individual. This incident underscores the perilous conditions faced by aid workers and displaced populations in the region, as the RSF continues to encircle areas under Army control, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Observers have noted that the RSF's actions represent a blatant disregard for the safety of civilians and humanitarian operations in Sudan.