Deadly Drone Strike in Saraf Omra, North Darfur
On March 30, 2026, a drone strike in the RSF-controlled town of Saraf Omra in North Darfur killed 22 people and injured 17. According to Radio Dabanga and Wikipedia's conflict timeline, the precision strike on residential quarters prompted the immediate displacement of approximately 2,800 civilians. Many fled toward the Jebel Si area, seeking safety from the increasing frequency of aerial attacks. This event underscores the continued targeting of urban centers in the Darfur region by both warring factions.
Date: March 30, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 22
Displaced: 2,800
Source: Radio Dabanga