Attack in Nyala kills 36

At least 36 people were killed and more than 150 injured in a drone strike by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Nyala, South Darfur, on October 26, 2026. The attack hit a crowded market and a nearby residential area, with the university hospital in Nyala confirming the death toll and treating the injured.

MSF describes the attack as a massacre

Dale Koninckx, an MSF project coordinator in Nyala, called the attack a "real massacre." Patients arrived at the hospital with shrapnel wounds, burns, and blood on their faces. Many were transported by tuk-tuks and donkey carts from the bombed market, and medical staff treated over 150 injured, many of whom were women and children.

Previous strikes raise concerns

This attack follows a drone strike on October 16 that targeted the Al-Mawashi market in Nyala, killing at least four people and injuring many. The repeated attacks on urban areas have alarmed local rescue workers, who say markets, homes, and essential civilian infrastructure should not be targeted.

Civilian suffering worsens

The repeated attacks have exposed civilians to direct violence and disrupted access to food and essential goods, worsening an already growing malnutrition crisis in the region. Both the SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reported to be targeting civilian areas, with the RSF recently striking electrical infrastructure in several states.

MSF's role in the crisis

In Sudan, MSF provides emergency medical aid to those affected by the conflict, including displaced people. The organization handles surgical emergencies, treats the injured, offers maternal and pediatric care, combats child malnutrition, and supports victims of sexual violence.

NGO reports on Monday’s attack

According to the NGO Emergency Lawyers, a drone strike on Monday evening targeted a market in Nyala controlled by paramilitaries, causing 113 injuries, including children. Since the war began three years ago, tens of thousands have died and millions have been displaced, with the UN calling it the "worst humanitarian crisis in the world."