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Sudan: Drone attack on Ar Rahad market, North Kordofan, kills and injures children
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Children's Fund , ReliefWeb
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
. Four adults were also reportedly killed and more than 20 people injured. “This latest attack is a stark reminder of the deadly toll the conflict continues to have on children across Sudan. Markets are places where families gather to buy food, earn a living and meet basic needs. They should never b
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Key takeaway “The recent escalation in and around Al Obeid has drawn international attention, and the reports emerging from North Kordofan continue to be deeply alarming.
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Category: disaster Published: July 21, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 2 min
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