Sudan paramilitary forces strike power stations, causing mass outages
Rapid Support Forces drone attacks on five power facilities leave eastern states without electricity.
At a glance
- Five power stations hit across Al-Jazira, Gedaref and White Nile states
- Widespread power outages reported across eastern Sudan
- UN warns attacks on power stations threaten health services and food security
- Conflict between Sudanese army and RSF has continued since April 2023
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack on five power stations across three eastern states, causing widespread power outages, a government official said. The strikes targeted two facilities each in Al-Jazira and Gedaref states, and one in White Nile state, all controlled by the Sudanese army.
The United Nations has warned that regular attacks on power infrastructure threaten health services and aid delivery to millions facing a severe hunger crisis. A resident of Gedaref expressed concern about storing essential medication, saying electricity supplies remain uncertain.
Why it matters
The UN has repeatedly cautioned that attacks on power infrastructure threaten essential services for millions already facing the world's largest hunger crisis.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldSudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states
- Saudi Gazette — LatestRSF drone strikes on Sudan power stations cause mass outages
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