*UN Warns of New Bloody Phase in Sudan Due to Drones*

​Sudanese Voices Tuesday/May /12 ​[Sudanese Voices Follow-up] ​The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the increasing use of drones in Sudan, warning that the conflict is heading toward a more dangerous phase that could lead to ​Worsen humanitarian situation in the coming period. ​​The context is the ongoing war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Türk warned that the conflict is entering a "new, even deadlier phase" due to a massive surge in the use of armed drones. It's also noted that the attacks caused the deaths of at least 880 civilians between January and April 2026, accounting for more than 80% of total civilian fatalities. between January and April 2026. He explained that these attacks accounted for more than 80% of total civilian fatalities, making them the leading cause of civilian casualties in the country. ​He also warned of the potential expansion of fighting into states in central and eastern Sudan, particularly with the approaching rainy season. This escalation could hamper humanitarian relief operations and increase the suffering of the population. ​The High Commissioner called on the international community to take urgent steps to prevent the flow of weapons, including advanced drones to the parties involved in the conflict, according to reports from the UN office in Sudan.