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UN reports drone strikes, convoy breakthrough and warns of likely famine in parts of Sudan

United Nations (Spokesperson press briefing) · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The UN said more than 50 civilians were killed in recent drone strikes and a UN-led convoy of 26 trucks reached Dilling and Kadugli after delays; an integrated analysis indicates likely famine in those cities and the humanitarian plan asks for $2.9 billion to reach over 20 million people.

Steph, the UN spokesperson, told reporters that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, reported that more than 50 civilians were killed in drone strikes carried out by parties to the conflict over roughly two days.

Steph said those killings underscore the toll of escalating drone use in Sudan and reiterated calls for both sides to cease violence…

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