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Drone strike on Abyei market kills at least 153
Original: Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153
A drone strike on a market in Abyei, a disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan, has killed at least 153 people, according to multiple international news outlets. The attack struck a crowded civilian area, and the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue. It is not yet clear who carried out the strike, though suspicion has fallen on forces tied to the ongoing Sudanese conflict. Abyei has long been contested and prone to violence.
Why now: The scale of civilian casualties in a contested border region during the Sudan war makes it a major breaking story
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- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · AP News
- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · CNN
- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · Rutland Herald
- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · Audacy
- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · The Washington Post
- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153 · Star Beacon
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