### [2026-10-19](/feed/2026/10/19/index.md)

##### Abyei border conflict
# A drone strike kills at least 73 people at a market in the disputed Abyei area between South Sudan and Sudan. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/drone-strike-disputed-sudan-south-sudan-area-kills-dozens-minister-says-2026-10-20/)

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