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Sudan drone strike kills around 150 in Abyei market

DW20 October 2026, 18:09 UTCSudan

A drone strike hit a market in the Abyei border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan and killed dozens. The drone caused a large fire when it hit a fuel depot. South Sudanese officials blamed Sudan's military.

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