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RSF drone strike near Khartoum kills at least five, rights group says
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces carried out a drone attack that struck a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum, killing at least five people, according to Emergency Lawyers. The incident occurred on May 2, 2026, with rights groups noting civilians on roads remain at risk.
Why It Matters
The strike underscores ongoing risks to civilians amid fighting and allegations of civilians being targeted on public roads and in populated areas.
Timeline
2 Events
News report published about the attack
May 3, 2026
The article reporting the attack and Emergency Lawyers' statement was published on May 3, 2026, noting the May 2 incident and ongoing concerns about civilian targeting.
Drone strike hits civilian vehicle near Khartoum, killing at least five
May 2, 2026
Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese rights group, said the Rapid Support Forces carried out a drone attack that struck a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum. The vehicle was travelling from White Nile province to Omdurman. The group reported at least five people killed and described the attack as part of a pattern of civilians being targeted on public roads and in populated areas.