Abyei Drone Strike Reportedly Kills 153, Sparks Diplomatic Row

A drone strike on a crowded market in Abyei, the disputed territory between Sudan and South Sudan, reportedly killed at least 153 people, according to India Global Review’s October 21 report. South Sudan blamed Sudan’s military for the attack and summoned Sudan’s ambassador in protest.

The strike reportedly hit a fuel depot linked to the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary force fighting Sudan’s military. Responsibility for the attack and the reported depot connection have not been independently established by BharatVox. The outlet’s summary included no response from Sudan’s military.

The diplomatic confrontation adds a cross-border dimension to a war that, according to the report, has displaced more than 14 million people. The attack’s location in disputed territory raises concerns about wider escalation, but does not establish that the conflict has expanded into a broader interstate war.