More than 70 killed in attack by Sudan paramilitary in al-Fashir, Sovereignty Council says


  • World
  • Saturday, 20 Sep 2025

(Reuters) - More than 70 people were killed when Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces carried out a drone strike on a mosque in al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur state, during prayers, the country's Sovereignty Council said on Friday.

The attack comes amid the latest bout of violence in a civil war entering its third year between the Sudanese army and RSF.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Sweden releases boarded Russian freighter after customs inspection
Vietnam's top leadership talks heat up as Communist Party meets
South Korea parliament passes bill to launch probe into 2024 Jeju Air crash
Homemade bombs thrown before Bondi mass shooting, but failed to detonate, police tell court
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
Remaining 130 abducted Nigerian students have been released, president's spokesman says
China-Serbia digital art exhibition explores time, space, heritage
US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" dominates North American box office in opening weekend
Cultural event held in Cairo to celebrate World Arabic Language Day

Others Also Read