UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce

What happened: The UN Human Rights Council condemned drone strikes and attacks on civilians in Sudan and demanded an immediate ceasefire by all parties. The WFP said an air attack hit a food truck in North Kordofan, killing one person. Key numbers: Council voted 28 to 10, with nine abstentions, to extend the fact-finding mission. Why it matters: The resolution extends the fact-finding mission despite Sudan urging states to reject it. The WFP demanded a transparent probe, saying aid workers and assets are not targets.

The UN Human Rights Council condemned drone strikes and attacks on civilians in Sudan and demanded an immediate ceasefire by all parties. The WFP said an air attack hit a food truck in North Kordofan, killing one person.

The resolution extends the fact-finding mission despite Sudan urging states to reject it. The WFP demanded a transparent probe, saying aid workers and assets are not targets.