The United Nations condemned drone strikes in Sudan that killed at least 48 civilians. The reaction focused on the loss of life and the use of armed drones in a conflict affecting civilians. The short report did not identify the dates, exact locations, or the party responsible for the attacks. The United Nations has repeatedly warned that indiscriminate attacks and attacks on civilian objects are prohibited under international humanitarian law. Those principles are especially relevant when explosive payloads are delivered from the air and may hit populated areas. The deaths increase pressure on the parties to the conflict to protect civilians and investigate attacks that cause civilian casualties. The available account did not provide details about injured people, damage to infrastructure, or any operational response announced by the Sudanese authorities.