A drone attack on the Abiyei market leaves at least 73 dead.
According to sources from South Sudan, on October 19 local time, a market in the Abyei region was attacked by drones, resulting in at least 73 deaths and 19 injuries. The local government stated that as rescue efforts continue, the death toll may rise.
The acting information minister and government spokesperson for the Abyei region, Yohanna Ngor, stated that around 11 a.m. on the 19th, several drones fired approximately seven shells at the Amiet market in the region, with casualties including South Sudanese citizens and Sudanese citizens who had been displaced to the area due to the conflict in Sudan.
The Abyei region is located in the border area between South Sudan and Sudan and is one of the disputed areas between the two countries. (Reporter Wu Ting from the General Station)
On October 19, a drone strike targeted the Amiet market in Abyei, resulting in at least 73 deaths and 19 injuries. The attack involved multiple drones firing approximately seven missiles. The local government anticipates that the death toll may increase as rescue efforts continue. Victims included both South Sudanese citizens and those displaced from Sudan due to ongoing conflict.
- Drone strike occurred on October 19
- At least 73 people killed and 19 injured
- Attack targeted Amiet market in Abyei
- Victims included South Sudanese and Sudanese citizens
- Local government expects death toll to rise