Drone attack strikes Khartoum Airport hours before planned reopening

A drone attack struck the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport early Tuesday, casting doubt on authorities’ plans to reopen the facility for domestic flights the following day after a 30-month closure due to Sudan’s brutal civil war.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing drones over central and southern Khartoum followed by multiple explosions between 4:00 and 6:00 am local time.

The attack came just one day after Sudan’s Civil Aviation…