Sudan's Rsf Operating Drones From Darfur Base, Pictures Show
Satellite images show construction of three hangars, analysts say Chinese-made drones can strike over 200 km, sources say army retaliating with repeated air strikes. Satellite photos obtained by Reuters reveal the presence of at least three advanced drones and the construction of new hangars at Nyala airport, a stronghold of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been used as a base for its offensive on the city of al-Fashir. The RSF has also targeted the nearby Zamzam camp for displaced people.
- The increasing use of drones in the conflict over Darfur highlights the role of foreign technology in fuelling a devastating war, where thousands have lost their lives to aerial bombardment and hunger.
- Will the international community's reluctance to address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur lead to further escalation of violence in the region?