Three aid workers killed, 4 wounded in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s Kordofan
Al Jazeera
February 20, 2026
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A recent drone attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in South Kordofan state killed at least three aid workers and injured four others. The convoy, carrying vital humanitarian supplies, was targeted while traveling through Kartala en route to Kadugli and Dilling. This incident follows a pattern of deliberate attacks on aid convoys, raising concerns over the safety of humanitarian operations and further suffering for civilians caught in Sudan's ongoing civil war.
The attack comes amid a UN report highlighting potential genocide by the RSF in el-Fasher. The report identified three out of five criteria for genocide, including mass killings, bodily harm, and efforts to destroy non-Arab communities like the Zaghawa and Fur. This aligns with the broader conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which has raged since April 2023, causing thousands of deaths and displacing millions.
The RSF's recent targeting of aid convoys, including an earlier shelling in Al-Rahad, underscores a dangerous escalation. The Sudan Doctors Network condemned these actions as violations of international law, urging the international community to pressure the RSF to protect civilians and establish safe humanitarian corridors. Such measures are critical as the conflict continues to devastate Kordofan and other regions.
This situation highlights the urgent need for global intervention to prevent further atrocities and ensure aid workers can safely deliver assistance. The UN's genocide findings and US sanctions on key RSF figures signal growing international scrutiny of Sudan's crisis, emphasizing the stakes for global peace and human rights.
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/20/2026