Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
A detailed study highlights the military’s aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, focusing on the impact of the Sudanese air force's actions on civilians. Multiple sources corroborate the occurrence of airstrikes and civilian casualties, particularly the Darfur market attack. However, the article's framing and emphasis on civilian victims suggest a moderate bias against the Sudanese military.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds.
- Verification Source #3: Reports a 'horrific massacre' in a Darfur market due to a Sudan air strike.
- Verification Source #4: Reports an airstrike on a North Darfur market that killed more than 100 people.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the Darfur market bombing, attributing it to the Sudanese Air Force.
- Verification Source #1: Reports more than 100 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm airstrikes resulting in numerous deaths, including in markets. Source 1 mentions an attack on a hospital, indicating broader targeting.
- Claim: Civilians have been its victims.
- Verification Source #3: The attack took place as people gathered for a weekly market, implying civilian casualties.
- Verification Source #4: Reports hundreds injured in Sudanese military attack in Kabkabiya during town's weekly market day, indicating civilian casualties.
- Assessment: Supported. The sources explicitly mention attacks on civilian areas like markets, leading to civilian casualties.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: 'Sudan air strike causes 'horrific massacre' in a Darfur market'
- Source 4: 'Airstrike on North Darfur market kills more than 100, says Sudan ...'
- Source 5: 'DNHR (Darfur Network for Human Rights), Sudanese Air Force Bombs High ... market kills more than 100, says Sudan lawyers' group, 10 December'