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Sudan: El Obeid families dying in drone strikes as hunger spreads, ground assault feared
By Norwegian Refugee Council at ReliefWeb
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
. The city, increasingly encircled, is facing drone attacks and growing fears of a wider assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and partners had warned two weeks ago that atrocities could follow such a move. But reports from the ground show that for many famil
Key takeaway “In El Obeid, families are starving while dodging indiscriminate attacks just to stay alive,” said NRC Secretary General Jan Egeland.
Why this matters
The crisis in El Obeid highlights the devastating consequences of conflict on civilians, particularly in areas with limited access to humanitarian aid. The targeting of essential infrastructure such as water facilities, schools, and markets exacerbates the suffering of families, who are forced to make impossible choices between basic needs like drinking, cooking, and washing. The fact that aid convoys are being struck and local responders are delivering aid under the cover of darkness underscores the extreme risks faced by those trying to provide relief. The situation is further complicated by the onset of the rainy season, which increases the risk of water-borne diseases like cholera. As the international community is called upon to provide emergency funding and ensure unfettered humanitarian access, the plight of El Obeid's civilians serves as a stark reminder of the need for concerted action to protect vulnerable populations in conflict zones.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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