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Armed drones leading cause of civilian death in Sudan war: UN rights chief

Armed drones leading cause of civilian death in Sudan war: UN rights chief

Drones caused more than 80 per cent of civilian deaths in Sudan’s war during the first four months of 2026, killing at least 880 people, the UN human rights chief said on Monday, warning that escalating drone warfare could push the conflict into an even deadlier phase.

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