Dozens of Children Killed in RSF Drone Strike on Sudan Kindergarten
At least 50 people, including 33 children, have been killed in a drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a kindergarten in the city of Kalogi, South Kordofan state, according to the Sudanese Doctors Network. The attack has been described as one of the deadliest recent assaults on civilians in the region.
The Emergency Lawyers Organization, which documents violence against civilians in Sudan, reported that this kindergarten is the third civilian site targeted in Kordofan in recent days. The organization warned that renewed strikes on aid workers and residents could push the region to the brink of another humanitarian crisis.
In a statement, the group directly blamed the RSF for the killings and called the incident a clear violation of international humanitarian law. It emphasized that the protection of civilians—especially children—and civilian infrastructure is a cornerstone of humanitarian law, and such violations constitute war crimes.
The Sudanese Doctors Network cautioned that the death toll could rise, citing difficulties in accessing affected areas and a lack of basic healthcare and communication services in many locations.
Reacting to the attack, UNICEF’s representative in Sudan condemned the killing of children in an educational setting as a “grave violation of child rights.” The official urged all parties to immediately cease attacks on civilians and stressed that humanitarian aid must be delivered without obstruction and in full security.
Fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF began two years ago and has resulted in widespread casualties. Experts warn that if the conflict continues, human suffering in regions like Kordofan and Darfur will only deepen.
The ongoing violence has again highlighted the failure of the international community to uphold its commitments to protect civilians. Human rights monitors have urged the United Nations and influential governments to take urgent action to end the bloodshed.
