South Sudanese authorities said a drone attack by Sudan’s army struck a market in a disputed border region between the two countries, killing at least 153 people.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) confirmed it was treating 20 wounded people from the incident. The charity did not provide further detail in its statement about the victims’ conditions or the locations of the medical facilities where they were being treated.
Details about the strike remain limited and independent verification of the incident was not immediately available. South Sudanese officials attributed the attack to Sudan’s military; that account has not been independently corroborated in available reporting.
Background: Sudan and South Sudan have long-standing tensions over border demarcation and control of territory and resources since South Sudan’s independence in 2011. Disputes along the frontier have periodically erupted into clashes affecting civilians on both sides.
The reported strike on a civilian market and the large number of casualties are likely to raise concerns among humanitarian organisations and the international community, particularly given existing fragility in the border region. Further information on the incident, including any official responses from Sudanese authorities or international bodies, was not available at the time of reporting.