RSF attack: Missile strike on Sudan’s school and hospital kills 79 people
RSF attack in Sudan has once again brought scenes of devastation for children and civilians. In Kaloki town of South Kordofan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied group SPLM-N launched a missile assault on Thursday, targeting a kindergarten school, hospital and residential areas. So far, 79 people have been killed, including 43 young children.
Scene of destruction in Kaloki: School and hospital buried under debris
According to local authorities, four missiles were fired by drones in Kaloki. Two of them directly hit the school and hospital. The remaining rockets landed in densely populated neighbourhoods, destroying several homes.
Initial reports confirmed only eight deaths, but once debris was cleared, 79 bodies were recovered. Among the victims were children, women and young men. At least 38 people are critically injured, including 11 children.
Disaster strikes young children
The worst devastation unfolded at the kindergarten school, where children aged 5 to 7 were attending classes. UNICEF strongly condemned the RSF attack, stating that assaults on schools and hospitals are violations of international humanitarian law.
UNICEF and relief agencies have urged all groups to halt attacks immediately and ensure the safety of children.
Ceasefire in tatters
Notably, RSF had announced a three-month unilateral humanitarian ceasefire on 24 November 2025. But within days, a series of drone strikes erupted across several areas, including South Kordofan.
The Sudanese Army (SAF) has accused the RSF of using the ceasefire as a cover to expand weapon deployment, while the RSF continues to claim it is protecting civilians. The situation has become so complex that independent verification remains extremely difficult.
Deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan
The Sudanese civil war, ongoing since 2023, has pushed the country to the brink of starvation and displacement. According to the United Nations, in 2025 nearly 25–30 million people—almost half of Sudan’s population—are suffering from severe food insecurity. More than 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
The health system has collapsed — several hospitals destroyed in attacks, severe shortages of medicines, and a dwindling medical workforce have left millions without lifesaving services.
Global warning
Following the RSF missile strike on Kaloki, local authorities have renewed calls to classify the RSF as a “terrorist organisation”.
The United Nations and African Union have warned that if violence continues to escalate, South Kordofan could turn into another centre of mass atrocities, similar to the situation in El-Fasher. Relief agencies are struggling with limited resources and security challenges, while civilians continue to fight for survival.
Also Read
