UN drone attacks kill over 1,000 civilians in Sudan this year
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The United Nations is demanding urgent regulation of drone warfare after more than 1,000 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan this year. UN rights chief Volker Türk said the attacks have caused widespread suffering and called for accountability to prevent future atrocities. The appeal highlights growing concern over the use of drones in conflict zones, where they often strike populated areas with little oversight. Türk urged nations to establish clear rules and legal consequences for misuse.