According to sources from South Sudan, on October 19, local time, a market in the Abyei region was attacked by drones, killing at least 73 people and injuring 19 others. The local government said the death toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue. Abyei Regional Acting Minister of Information and Government Spokesman Johana Nghor said that at around 11:00 a.m. on the 19th, several drones fired about 7 shells at the Amiyet market in the region. The casualties included South Sudanese citizens and Sudanese citizens who were displaced to the region due to the conflict in Sudan. The Abyei region is located on the border between South Sudan and Sudan, and is one of the disputed regions between the two countries.

According to sources from South Sudan, on October 19, local time, a market in the Abyei region was attacked by drones, killing at least 73 people and injuring 19 others. The local government said the death toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue. Abyei Regional Acting Minister of Information and Government Spokesman Johana Nghor said that at around 11:00 a.m. on the 19th, several drones fired about 7 shells at the Amiyet market in the region. The casualties included South Sudanese citizens and Sudanese citizens who were displaced to the region due to the conflict in Sudan. The Abyei region is located on the border between South Sudan and Sudan, and is one of the disputed regions between the two countries.