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Drones Emerge as the Top Killer of Civilians in Sudan’s War

New York Times3 November 2026, 10:03 UTCSudan

The weapons have become the No. 1 killer of civilians this year, according to the United Nations, devastating a population already overwhelmed by famine and drought.

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