Sudanese Army Drone Strike on North Darfur Wedding Kills 56
A suspected Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drone strike targeted a wedding ceremony in the Al-Salama neighborhood of Kutum, North Darfur, on the evening of April 8, 2026. Verified reports published April 9 confirm at least 56 civilians were killed, including 17 children, and over 100 others were injured. The strike destroyed the host's home and four adjacent buildings. Kutum has been under Rapid Support Forces (RSF) control since early 2023, and drone usage has recently intensified.
Date: April 9, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 56
Displaced: 250
Source: Xinhua