Port Sudan explosions: Lifeline for aid comes under attack for fourth day
Al JazeeraMAY 19
Drone Strikes Rock Port Sudan, Threatening Aid Operations
Above: Smoke billows after a drone strike on the port of Port Sudan on May 6, 2025. Image copyright: AFP/Contributor/via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The drone attacks on Port Sudan represent a desperate escalation by the RSF after losing ground in Khartoum. These strikes deliberately target civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations — threatening the lives of millions of displaced people and undermining international aid efforts. The RSF's actions, supported by foreign backing, demonstrate its disregard for civilian welfare and international law.
Narrative B
The military government's alignment with Iran and its stronghold on power have forced alternative measures to challenge their authority. The army's continued airstrikes in Darfur and targeting of civilian areas have resulted in widespread destruction and displacement. The military's accusations against foreign powers are merely attempts to deflect from their own role in perpetuating the conflict.