A medical advocacy group, the Sudan Doctors Network, has reported that at least 27 people were killed during an attack attributed to the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) rebels in South Kordofan, Sudan. According to the group, the casualties included four children. The attack is the latest development in the volatile security situation in the region, which has been plagued by conflict between government forces and various rebel factions.

While the Sudan Doctors Network has identified the SPLM-N as the perpetrators, independent verification of the specific circumstances surrounding the attack remains difficult due to the ongoing instability and limited access for international observers in the area. The SPLM-N has been a long-standing armed group operating in the region, frequently clashing with state forces. The reported death of children in this incident has drawn attention to the severe humanitarian impact of the fighting on local populations. As of now, there has been no immediate official statement from the SPLM-N leadership regarding the allegations, nor has there been a detailed breakdown of the military context of the strike from government sources. The situation remains fluid, with local medical organizations continuing to monitor the aftermath of the violence.