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Tragedy in Sudan: Drone Attack on Kindergarten and Hospital Kills Dozens, Including Children
Port Sudan, Sudan – December 7, 2025 – A drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan’s South Kordofan state has resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians, including children. According to a local official speaking to AFP using a Starlink connection, the attack, which occurred on Thursday, December 4th, targeted a kindergarten and a hospital in three separate strikes.
Essam al-Din al-Sayed, head of the Kalogi administrative unit, attributed the attack to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North faction led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu.
The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) reported that the attack killed more than 10 children aged between five and seven. The Army-aligned Foreign Ministry stated that the overall death toll reached 79, including 43 children.
“Killing children in their school is a horrific violation of children’s rights,” said UNICEF Representative for Sudan Sheldon Yett, urging all sides to halt their attacks and allow humanitarian access.
The ongoing conflict between the Army and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has already claimed the lives of tens of thousands and displaced nearly 12 million people. Independent verification of reports from the Kordofan region remains challenging due to communications disruptions, restricted access, and ongoing insecurity.
The RSF has been advancing eastward into the oil-rich Kordofan region following their capture of El-Fasher in late October. Analysts believe the paramilitary offensive is an attempt to break the army’s defenses around central Sudan and position the RSF to retake major cities, including the capital, Khartoum.
More than 40,000 people have fled the region in the past month, according to the UN.
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