Sudanese army drone strike kills two in West Darfur
May 13, 2026 (EL GENEINA) – At least two people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday following a drone strike, likely carried out by the Sudanese army, targeting three locations in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur State.
El Geneina, which has been under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since the early months of the conflict, was subject to intense attacks throughout March and April. These strikes have primarily targeted strategic facilities belonging to the RSF.
The West Darfur Emergency Rooms Coordination Council said in a statement that at least two people were killed and three others injured in an aerial bombardment by an army drone targeting the “Um Duwin” unit in El Geneina.
The statement noted that the bombardment resulted in the death of a large number of livestock and the destruction of civilian vehicles. The strikes have caused widespread panic and fear among the local civilian population.
The council reported that the strike hit three specific sites: the central market, the stock exchange, and the revolving drug fund headquarters.
The statement strongly condemned the targeting of civilians, emphasizing that citizens are not a party to this war and should not be subjected to continuous and systematic bombardment.
The council called on all warring parties to neutralize civilians, public facilities, and markets from the conflict. It further demanded an end to violations that threaten innocent lives and worsen the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
The Emergency Room renewed its call for humanitarian organizations and local and international human rights bodies to document these violations. It urged these entities to work toward protecting civilians and ensuring that perpetrators do not escape accountability.
Military sources state that army drones are working to drain RSF sites of smuggled fuel. These operations focus on fuel markets controlled by RSF elements in the Darfur region and frequently attack fuel trucks arriving from Chad via the Adikonq crossing.