Fatal Drone Strike on Saraf Omra Market Causes Local Flight
A drone strike targeted a crowded market in the town of Saraf Omra, North Darfur, on March 25, 2026. The incident killed 22 civilians, including an infant, and wounded 17 others. Health workers at the local clinic reported that the strike triggered the immediate flight of approximately 2,500 residents from the town's central district to surrounding villages, as documented by AFP and the Guardian. The perpetrator remains unconfirmed amid ongoing SAF-RSF clashes.
Date: March 25, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 22
Displaced: 2,500
Source: The Guardian