GENEVA, March 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - UN rights chief Volker Turk said Thursday he was "appalled" at reports that more than 200 civilians had been killed by drone attacks in Sudan since March 4. In their battle for territory, both sides in the Sudan conflict have relied on advanced drone warfare, drawing frequent condemnation from the United Nations and suggesting healthy supply routes from their foreign backers. A truck carrying civilians was struck allegedly by an SAF drone in Al-Sunut on March 10 reportedly killing at least 50 civilians, he said. He said it had come under heavy attack by RSF drone strikes since March 4. Another drone hit an electrical transformer at the Um Dabakir station on March 10, causing widespread power outages, the UN rights chief said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 12, 2026 18:44 UTC