Deadly Air Bombing Hits Kalogi, Sudan: Over 100 Killed, Including Children

A deadly air attack has struck the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan, Sudan, targeting civilians, hospitals, and a kindergarten in what local officials describe as a coordinated assault. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and eyewitness reports, at least 114 people were killed, including 63 children, with dozens more wounded. 

 Sequence of the Attack

Witnesses reported multiple waves of strikes. The first targeted a kindergarten, followed by a hospital, and a subsequent strike hit rescue workers responding to the initial attacks. Many residents described chaotic scenes, with families fleeing their homes amid the explosions.

Medical facilities in Kalogi were overwhelmed, with limited supplies and staff trying to cope with the sudden influx of casualties. Emergency evacuation efforts are underway, but ongoing conflict and security concerns have slowed aid delivery.

This attack represents a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Sudanese government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has displaced millions and left a severe humanitarian crisis in the region. Human rights organizations have condemned the air strikes, highlighting the violation of international humanitarian law due to the targeting of civilians and medical facilities. 

The Sudanese government and RSF have yet to comment publicly on the attack. International observers, including the UN, have called for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the affected areas.

Relief agencies warn of an urgent need for food, medical supplies, and shelter. Families displaced by the bombing face harsh conditions, and winter temperatures are making the crisis even more dangerous. Aid organizations are mobilizing resources, but access remains challenging due to ongoing hostilities.

This attack underscores the fragility of civilian protection in conflict zones and the pressing need for diplomatic intervention to prevent further loss of life.