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US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid

· ≈ Khartoum, Sudan · single source so far

The countries urged Sudan's warring parties to lift all impediments to humanitarian assistance and called for aid.

Location
≈ Khartoum, Sudan · Sudan live map
Coordinates
≈ 15.50°N 32.56°E
Reported
27 Oct 2026, 06:56 UTC
Category
Humanitarian & health · Humanitarian
Impact
4 of 5 · Major
Situation
Sudan civil war

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Drone strike on Nyala market kills at least 21, a resident says

A Monday evening drone attack hit a market in the north of Nyala, in Darfur, killing at least 21 people and injuring 40, according to a resident. On Tuesday, the US, the EU and 30 other countries warned of famine risk in Sudan and urged the warring parties to lift all impediments to humanitarian aid. Earlier, on Monday, the UK sanctioned military commanders from both sides over sexual violence during the siege of El Fasher, and Rapid Support Forces drones hit five power stations in eastern Sudan.

  • The Nyala market attack killed at least 21 and injured 40, per a resident.
  • The US, EU and 30 countries called on Sudan's warring parties to allow humanitarian assistance and urged aid.
  • The UK imposed travel bans and asset freezes on commanders from both sides, on the first anniversary of El Fasher's fall.
  • An official said RSF drones struck five power stations in Al-Jazira, Gedaref and White Nile states, causing outages across large parts of the three army-held states.
Updated 27 Oct 2026, 09:02 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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