Sudan’s Cabinet has ordered security forces to maintain the highest state of alert following a series of drone attacks blamed on the paramilitary Ra...
Sudan’s Cabinet has ordered security forces to maintain the highest state of alert following a series of drone attacks blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have targeted electricity infrastructure across several parts of the country.The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Sunday, November 1, amid growing concerns over attacks on strategic facilities and possible collaboration with the RSF.Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Information Graham Abdelqadir said the government had directed security agencies to monitor suspected conspiracies against the country and identify individuals accused of providing the RSF with coordinates of strategic and civilian facilities.The Cabinet also warned that anyone found guilty of supplying information used to facilitate the attacks would face the maximum penalties under the law.According to Sudanese authorities, approximately 14 power stations have been destroyed or severely damaged in drone attacks over the past two weeks, affecting electricity supplies in several states, including Khartoum, Gedaref, Sennar, Al Jazirah, White Nile, Northern, River Nile and South Kordofan.The attacks have triggered widespread power outages, disrupting essential services, including hospitals, water supply facilities and bakeries.The Cabinet condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure and ordered stronger security measures to protect electricity facilities, power stations and workers at both federal and state levels.It also directed government institutions to coordinate domestic and international media campaigns to highlight the impact of the attacks.Meanwhile, electricity engineers and technicians are working to repair damaged facilities and restore power supplies despite security challenges and shortages of essential equipment.The attacks have further weakened Sudan’s electricity network, which has already suffered significant damage since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF began in April 2023.The RSF has not publicly commented on the latest allegations surrounding the attacks.Photo Credit: Sudan Tribune.
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