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53 minutes ago · 3:28 readSeptember 3, 2026

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians , a UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission revealed in a report published on Thursday. While it repeated accusations that external players have supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by facilitating weapons transfers, the report cast a harsher light on the actions of the SAF, which has rejected ceasefire attempts and has vowed to continue the war until it achieves victory. The SAF has long accused the RSF of receiving external support; however, the new findings provide proof tha This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by The National.

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The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians , a UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission revealed in a report published on Thursday. While it repeated accusations that external players have supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by facilitating weapons transfers, the report cast a harsher light on the actions of the SAF, which has rejected ceasefire attempts and has vowed to continue the war until it achieves victory. The SAF has long accused the RSF of receiving external support; however, the new findings provide proof tha The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians , a UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission revealed in a report published on Thursday. While it repeated accusations that external players have supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by facilitating weapons transfers, the report cast a harsher light on the actions of the SAF, which has rejected ceasefire attempts and has vowed to continue the war until it achieves victory. The SAF has long accused the RSF of receiving external support; however, the new findings provide proof tha

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Reported context includes the following: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians , a UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission revealed in a report published on Thursday. While it repeated accusations that external players have supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by facilitating weapons transfers, the report cast a harsher light on the actions of the SAF, which has rejected ceasefire attempts and has vowed to continue the war until it achieves victory. The SAF has long accused the RSF of receiving external support; however, the new findings provide proof tha The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians , a UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission revealed in a report published on Thursday. While it repeated accusations that external players have supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by facilitating weapons transfers, the report cast a harsher light on the actions of the SAF, which has rejected ceasefire attempts and has vowed to continue the war until it achieves victory. The SAF has long accused the RSF of receiving external support; however, the new findings provide proof tha

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The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians , a UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission revealed in a report published on Thursday. While it repeated accusations that external players have supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces by facilitating weapons transfers, the report cast a harsher light on the actions of the SAF, which has rejected ceasefire attempts and has vowed to continue the war until it achieves victory. The SAF has long accused the RSF of receiving external support; however, the new findings provide proof tha This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by The National.

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