Christmas drone strike reported to have killed 11 Christians in Sudan

A drone strike on Christmas morning struck a group marching toward a church in Julud, Sudan; local reports say 11 people were killed and 18 injured.

A drone strike on Christmas morning struck a group of worshippers heading to the Episcopal Church of Sudan in Julud, local sources reported. An anonymous Christian attorney told Morning Star News the congregation was marching in procession toward the church when they were targeted by the Sudanese Armed Forces. Local reports gave casualty figures of 11 dead and 18 injured, while another outlet reported 12 dead and 19 wounded. The church building itself was not reported as struck. Reported details: - A local Christian source said the congregation was targeted while marching to worship. - Morning Star News reported 11 people killed and 18 injured; Sudan Tribune reported 12 killed and 19 wounded. - The Episcopal Church of Sudan in Julud was not struck, according to reports. - The strike was one of several recent drone attacks reported in the area, and local outlets say other recent incidents caused civilian deaths. Summary: The reported strike adds to accounts of violence affecting civilians and religious minorities amid the wider conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Monitoring groups have said Christians face increased dangers and limited access to resources as the fighting continues. Undetermined at this time.