New York – Sudan Now | April 10, 2026
United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned the repeated attacks on civilians in Sudan, describing the use of drones to target civilian objects as “unacceptable” and in clear violation of international law. He stressed the urgent need to ensure the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure amid the ongoing escalation on the ground.
In this context, the town of “Kutum” in North Darfur State, witnessed a horrific massacre, as a drone strike targeted a wedding ceremony, killing at least 30 civilians, including women and children.
Meanwhile, United Nations reports revealed that 47 people were killed and dozens injured in the city of Dilling as a result of ongoing clashes in the area.
The United Nations warned of a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation following the closure of key supply routes and rising fuel prices, which have hindered aid agencies’ ability to pre-position essential supplies ahead of the rainy season. The organization also renewed its call for an immediate ceasefire and for ensuring the safe and rapid delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those affected.
The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces and the RSF, quickly evolving into one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The fighting has spread across large parts of the country, particularly the Darfur region and the Kordofan states, with cities such as Dilling and Kutum witnessing repeated waves of violence against civilians.
The state of South Kordofan, which includes the city of Dilling, is among the hardest-hit areas, having witnessed for months intense fighting marked by attacks on residential neighborhoods, markets, and civilian gatherings. Meanwhile, the Darfur region remains under the weight of widely documented violence, which United Nations and international reports have described as grave.
