Khartoum, June 12 -- At least 16 people were killed in a drone attack in the Sudanese city of El Obeid on Thursday, June 11, according to medical officials cited by Sudan Tribune. Local sources blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the strike, which comes amid continuing scrutiny of alleged links between the paramilitary group and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Medical sources said the bodies of the victims were taken to El Obeid Teaching Hospital, while dozens of injured civilians were admitted for treatment.

Residents reported explosions across several parts of the North Kordofan state capital during the early hours of Thursday. Among the areas affected were the Al-Muwazafin and Al-Matar neighbourhoods, while locations near the h...