UNICEF said reports indicate that a drone strike on a displacement shelter in Al Obeid, North Kordofan, killed one boy and injured 12 other children.
In a statement issued on 1 October, UNICEF said the incident occurred at the Al Mina Al Bari shelter, where families had sought refuge after being forced from their homes. The injured children reportedly included five boys and seven girls.
The agency expressed concern for children and families affected by the attack and called for civilians, including children, to be protected. UNICEF also noted that displaced families are facing heightened risks as violence continues to disrupt their lives and access to essential services.
The report reflects information cited by UNICEF; the agency’s statement did not provide further independently verified details about the circumstances of the strike. UNICEF statement
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