Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
A Sudanese medical group has reported that 27 civilians were killed in attacks by paramilitary forces during a Muslim holiday. The Sudan Doctors Network accused the Rapid Support Forces of targeting villages in North Kordofan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant casualties and displacement since it escalated in April 2023.
- ▪The Sudan Doctors Network reported that 27 people were killed in attacks targeting civilians in central Sudan.
- ▪The attacks occurred during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday, in an area without military presence.
- ▪The conflict in Sudan has resulted in at least 59,000 deaths and displaced approximately 13 million people since April 2023.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civiliansA Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individualsByFATMA KHALED Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 5:25 AM1:26An empty checkpoint where a mannequin dressed as a soldier stands in downtown Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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