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06-05-2025
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Sudan Conflict Escalates with Drone Strikes

Date: 06-05-2025
Sources: news.sky.com: 1 | theguardian.com: 2
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A cityscape with destroyed buildings and rubble, with a drone flying overhead, representing the conflict in Sudan.

Summary

The conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels has intensified, with drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure in Port Sudan, causing significant damage and loss of life, and exacerbating the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Key Points

  • Drone strikes by RSF rebels have targeted Port Sudan's airport and army base for three consecutive days, causing widespread destruction and disruption to humanitarian operations.
  • The conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, 13 million displaced people, and a severe humanitarian crisis since April 2023.
  • Sudan has announced it will cut ties with the United Arab Emirates due to allegations of UAE support for the RSF, which the UAE has denied.

Articles in this Cluster

State of panic growing in Sudan's wartime capital amid drone strikes | World News | Sky News

06-05-2025

The state of panic is growing in Sudan's wartime capital, Port Sudan, due to intensified drone strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels. The strikes have targeted critical infrastructure, including the Port Sudan airport, and have resulted in significant damage and loss of life. The escalation in violence marks a serious intensification of the two-year war between Sudan's army and the RSF, which has already created the largest humanitarian crisis in the world.
Entities: Sudan, Port Sudan, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan's army, Yousra Elbagir • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks | Sudan | The Guardian

06-05-2025

Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base for the third consecutive day, targeting the Sudanese government's seat of power. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are blamed for the attacks, which have caused widespread destruction and disruption to humanitarian operations. The strikes have hit critical infrastructure, including a fuel depot, and have grounded all flights at the airport. The conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army has been ongoing since April 2023, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths, 13 million displaced people, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Entities: Port Sudan, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudanese army, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support | Sudan | The Guardian

06-05-2025

Sudan has announced it will sever diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to allegations that the UAE is supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's civil war. The Sudanese Defence Minister cited the UAE's alleged backing of the RSF as a breach of Sudan's sovereignty. The UAE has denied providing arms to the RSF. The conflict has led to a series of drone and missile attacks on Port Sudan, damaging critical infrastructure and prompting aid agencies to express concern over the humanitarian impact.
Entities: Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Rapid Support Forces, Port Sudan, United Nations • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform