Drone Strike Kills 17 in Sudan

An explosive-laden drone strike killed at least 17 people, predominantly schoolgirls, and wounded 10 others on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the village of Shukeiri, White Nile province, Sudan. The attack, attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) by local medical sources, targeted a secondary school and a healthcare center. Among the deceased were two teachers and a healthcare worker, with three girls sustaining serious injuries requiring medical evacuation.

This incident marks the latest in Sudan's nearly three-year conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese military and the RSF. The war has resulted in over 40,000 fatalities, according to UN figures, with daily drone attacks reported, particularly in the Kordofan region. The conflict has been characterized by widespread atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence, prompting investigations by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.