Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns

Global Health Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:43:46 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting high rates of sexual violence.

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Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting high rates of sexual violence.

Sources: NPR