On December 8, 2025, the Arab League issued a strong condemnation of the deadly drone strike that hit Kalogi city in Sudan's South Kordofan state this Thursday, December 4. The pan-Arab organization slammed the attack as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and a grave threat to Sudan's unity.
According to South Kordofan Governor Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Karim, the strike killed at least 114 civilians (including 63 children) and left around 71 people injured. Officials warn these numbers could rise as rescue teams continue to search through the rubble.
In its statement, the Cairo-based Arab League identified the attack as war crimes and demanded an independent investigation to ensure accountability. The body emphasized that unchecked violence in civilian areas undermines efforts toward peace and stability in the region.
Sudanese authorities have accused the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) of collaborating with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to carry out the strike on what they describe as a civilian neighborhood. Neither the RSF nor the SPLM-N has publicly responded to these allegations.
Fighting between Sudan's army and the RSF, which erupted in April 2023, has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Tens of thousands have been killed, and millions have been displaced. UN agencies warn that violence in the wider Kordofan region has recently intensified, driving large-scale displacement and civilian suffering.
As calls for an independent probe grow louder, young global citizens, human rights advocates, and policymakers worldwide are watching closely. Many are urging stronger diplomatic pressure to protect civilians and pave a path toward lasting peace in Sudan.
Key facts:
- Strike date: December 4, 2025
- Deaths: 114 (63 children)
- Injuries: about 71
- Conflict began: April 2023
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Arab League condemns deadly drone strike in Sudan's South Kordofan
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