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AUC Chairperson Condemns Deadly Drone Attacks in Sudan and the Abyei Area. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali, strongly condemns the recent deadly drone attacks in #Sudan and the #Abyei Area. Media reports citing local and medical sources indicate approximately 80 people killed in Al-Dibab, West Kordofan, on 18 October, 23 in Nyala, South Darfur, on 16 October, and at least three children in Khartoum on 19 October. Separately, reports citing local authorities put the death toll from the 19 October attack on Amiet market in the Abyei Area at more than 150. He deplores the intolerable price civilian populations continue to pay through the loss of loved ones, displacement, destruction of livelihoods and disruption of access to food, healthcare and essential services. Expressing solidarity with the affected communities, he extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. The Chairperson calls on all parties to halt attacks affecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, protect humanitarian and medical personnel, and allow safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian assistance, in accordance with applicable international law, including international humanitarian law. Reaffirming respect for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, he urges all parties to refrain from actions that fuel the conflict, risk dividing the country or threaten neighbouring States. The Chairperson reaffirms his support for ongoing regional and international mediation efforts and urges coordinated action towards an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and an inclusive Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned political process. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/20261022/auc-chair...