Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153

A drone strike on a market in Abyei, a border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, hit a nearby fuel depot, killing at least 153 people and igniting a fire that was still burning Tuesday, a local official said.

Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153

TL;DR

  • A drone strike occurred in Abyei, a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan.
  • The strike initially targeted a market but hit a nearby fuel depot.
  • At least 153 people were killed.
  • A fire ignited by the strike was still burning on Tuesday.