Sudan: INGOs Issue 6th Alarm on Drone Strikes as October Marks One of the Deadliest Months for Civilians

Country: Sudan Source: Sudan INGO Forum Please refer to the attached file. International non-governmental organizations working in Sudan are gravely concerned by the sharp escalation in drone attacks this month, resulting in one of the deadliest periods for civilians in 2026. This latest escalation is not an isolated event but part of a concerning upward trend, marking the Forum’s sixth alert on the growing use of drones and its devastating impact in Sudan. Drones have accounted for the majority of conflict-related civilian deaths documented in Sudan this year. Drone strikes have killed at lea