South Sudan says Sudanese drone attack killed scores in Abyei market
Officials say the strike hit a fuel depot and killed more than 150 people, prompting South Sudan to summon Sudan’s ambassador.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, drone strikes hit the Amiet Common Market in disputed Abyei, killing approximately 73 people and injuring 19, according to Caretaker Information Minister Yohana Akol Ngor, who accused the Sudanese Armed Forces of the attack.
- Abyei, an oil-rich region jointly administered by South Sudan and Sudan, has faced instability since the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement was never held. Sudan's ongoing war since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has further destabilized the area.
- Médecins Sans Frontières reported treating more than 20 wounded patients at Ameth Bek Hospital, while witness Ahmed Wadi stated he buried 50 bodies, including his brother Mohamed, from the market bombardment.
- South Sudan's foreign ministry summoned the Sudanese ambassador to convey a 'strong protest and deep concern' regarding civilian security, though the specific accusation against the Sudanese Armed Forces remains unverified.
- Violence in the disputed territory heightens as South Sudan plans to include Abyei in December 2026 elections; earlier clashes on September 15, 2026, killed 26 people, underscoring the region's volatility.
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'Many Still Missing' As Abyei Market Drone Strike Toll Rises
Abyei -- The death toll from a drone strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei area between Sudan and South Sudan has risen from 73 to 153, local officials say, and is expected to grow, as many people are still listed as 'missing'. The attack on Monday also forced about 8,000 people to flee, prompting condemnation from the United Nations and the UK.
Acting information minister in Abyei Special Administrative Area accuses Sudanese army of carrying out attack, with no comment from Khartoum
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