UN calls for drone regulation in conflict zones

The United Nations reported that drone warfare has killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan in the first five months of 2026. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk stated that the use of drones by both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has expanded dramatically, with strikes hitting markets, hospitals, and residential areas. The UN has called for urgent regulation and accountability to prevent further civilian casualties. The report highlights a significant escalation in the scale and lethality of drone strikes in Sudan's ongoing conflict.