Humanitarian Crisis
'Many Still Missing' As Abyei Market Drone Strike Toll Rises
[Dabanga] Abyei -- The death toll from a drone strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei area between Sudan and South Sudan has risen from 73 to 153, local officials say, and is expected to grow, as many people are still listed as 'missing'. The attack on Monday also forced about 8,000 people to flee, prompting condemnation from the United Nations and the UK.
AllAfrica Sudan October 22, 2026Published 1 views
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[Dabanga] Abyei -- The death toll from a drone strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei area between Sudan and South Sudan has risen from 73 to 153, local officials say, and is expected to grow, as many people are still listed as 'missing'. The attack on Monday also forced about 8,000 people to flee, prompting condemnation from the United Nations and the UK.
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