Sudan: Suspected RSF drone attack on aid convoy kills dozens

A drone attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in central Sudan resulted in the deaths of at least 24 individuals, including eight children, according to 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 by the RSF targeted a mosque in central Sudan, resulting in the deaths of two children, as reported by the Sudan Doctors Network. These attacks have drawn condemnation from various international bodies, including the United Nations and the United States, which have 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, killing 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.