Drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in Sudan in the first 5 months of 2026, UN rights chief says

Drone strikes killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan between January and May 2026, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has seen a sharp increase in drone attacks and sexual violence, with 2025 reporting a 600% rise in drone-related deaths compared to 2024. The war, which began in April 2023, has displaced millions and caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.