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Sudan: El Obeid families dying in drone strikes as hunger spreads, ground assault feared
By Norwegian Refugee Council at ReliefWeb
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
. The city, increasingly encircled, is facing drone attacks and growing fears of a wider assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and partners had warned two weeks ago that atrocities could follow such a move. But reports from the ground show that for many famil
Key takeaway “In El Obeid, families are starving while dodging indiscriminate attacks just to stay alive,” said NRC Secretary General Jan Egeland.
Why this matters
The crisis in El Obeid has severe implications for the humanitarian response, as aid convoys and infrastructure are being directly targeted. The fact that at least 45 civilians were killed in just three weeks in June, and an aid convoy was hit by a strike, highlights the extreme risks faced by humanitarian workers and the civilian population. The Norwegian Refugee Council's call for immediate protection of civilians, aid workers, and local responders is critical, as the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. The lack of access to basic necessities like safe water, food, and healthcare is exacerbating the crisis, with families forced to make impossible choices to survive. The impact on children is particularly concerning, with schools struggling to remain open and children being exposed to the harsh realities of war at a young age. The international community's response to this crisis will be closely watched, as the need for emergency funding and unfettered humanitarian access becomes increasingly urgent.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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