At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured after a drone attack allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted a courthouse in Um Rawaba, North Kordofan State, Sudan, on Tuesday.
The Emergency Lawyers Group condemned the attack, warning that targeting judicial facilities and civilians threatens the country’s justice system and puts the lives of judicial workers and civilians at risk.
“Targeting judicial facilities and civilians violates international humanitarian law, undermines justice and endangers judicial workers and civilians,” the group said.
The group has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the attack and urged authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
It also called for an immediate end to attacks against civilians and civilian and judicial facilities, while urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law and the independence of the judiciary.
Drone attacks have increasingly become a major threat to civilians in Sudan. The United Nations has reported that drones were responsible for more than 80 per cent of civilian fatalities recorded during the first four months of 2026, with at least 880 people killed.
The UN has also warned that drone attacks are continuing in North Kordofan as the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces compete for control of strategic towns.
The UN Fact-Finding Mission has raised concerns over foreign fighters, weapons and military networks supporting the warring sides and strengthening their drone capabilities.
Mission Chair Mohamed Chande Othman said civilians are bearing the greatest cost of the continued external support.
“Civilians pay the price through attacks on homes, hospitals, schools, markets and places of refuge,” Othman said.
