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<p>Sudanese volunteer rescuers said four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The strike also wounded 27 people, including women and children, the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups, said in a statement.</p>

<p>Sudan's ERRs have been coordinating life-saving aid for civilians caught in the crossfire since the war began between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023.</p>

<p>They said rescuers had recovered "20 charred bodies, including four children and two women" after Tuesday's strike.</p>

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<p>Earlier this year, the head of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) told AFP nearly a third of all war-related injuries admitted into MSF hospitals "are women or children under 10".</p>

<p>Across Sudan, the war has killed tens of thousands of people, with some estimates of up to 150,000 dead.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Sudan's Warring Generals Mull Over Peace Talks</strong></p>

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<p>It has also caused the world's largest displacement crisis and brought the country to the brink of famine.</p>

<p>Tuesday's strike comes as battles rage in Sudan's Al-Jazira state just south of the capital, where activists have reported over 50 deaths since Sunday.</p>

<p>Both the army and the RSF have been accused of war crimes, including targeting civilians, indiscriminately shelling residential areas, and blocking or looting humanitarian aid.</p>

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Sudanese volunteer rescuers said four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday. The strike also wounded 27 people, including women and children, the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups, said in a statement.

Sudanese volunteer rescuers said four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday. The strike also wounded 27 people, including women and children, the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups, said in a statement. Sudan's ERRs have been coordinating life-saving aid for civilians caught in the crossfire since the war began between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023. They said rescuers had recovered "20 charred bodies, including four children and two women" after Tuesday's strike. Also read: Escalating Sudan bloodshed increases refugee surge into Chad Earlier this year, the head of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) told AFP nearly a third of all war-related injuries admitted into MSF hospitals "are women or children under 10". Across Sudan, the war has killed tens of thousands of people, with some estimates of up to 150,000 dead. Watch | Sudan's Warring Generals Mull Over Peace Talks × It has also caused the world's largest displacement crisis and brought the country to the brink of famine. Tuesday's strike comes as battles rage in Sudan's Al-Jazira state just south of the capital, where activists have reported over 50 deaths since Sunday. Both the army and the RSF have been accused of war crimes, including targeting civilians, indiscriminately shelling residential areas, and blocking or looting humanitarian aid. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sudan conflict: 20 killed in Khartoum air strike, says rescuers

<p>A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the&nbsp;southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when the family was eating breakfast and pallets dropped from aeroplanes and careened towards the displacement area, the grandfather of the boy, who is also named Sami Ayyad, told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several family members tried to take cover inside their improvised tents, however, the falling aid killed the three-year-old on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ayyad's aunt and cousin were also wounded on their foot and face respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-rushed-to-aid-even-before-asking-lebanese-envoy-after-mea-announces-to-supply-tonnes-of-aid-768821"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'India rushed to aid even before asking': Lebanese envoy as New Delhi sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon</strong></a></p>

<p>“I was sitting here with the boy, and the moment I left him…the package fell on him,” Ayyad said. “There was only a second between me and him. I carried him and started running.</p>

<p>“We have no hospitals. I ran like crazy, but the boy died instantly. I couldn’t save him. Blood started coming out of his nose and mouth,” he added.</p>

<p>Several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza, including the United States, Britain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: No Iran Attacks, Focus On Gaza Aid Says Joe Biden</strong></p>

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<p>Ayyad added, "We don’t want aid. We want dignity. Enough with the humiliation and insult that we are receiving from the Arabs, not just the Israelis. Those who have no mercy on us — look at our children, our women, our elderly.”</p>

<p>Sami’s uncle, Mohammad Ayyad, told CNN, “Our lives are… humiliation, death, horror. I sleep at night not sure if I will wake up. We are human beings, not animals to drop food (to) from the sky."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UAE airdropped 81 food packages into Khan Younis on Saturday (Oct 19), according to the Israeli agency. Over 10,000 packages have been airdropped in recent months, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, or COGAT, said.&nbsp;</p>

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A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend. The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend. The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The incident happened when the family was eating breakfast and pallets dropped from aeroplanes and careened towards the displacement area, the grandfather of the boy, who is also named Sami Ayyad, told CNN. Several family members tried to take cover inside their improvised tents, however, the falling aid killed the three-year-old on the spot. Ayyad's aunt and cousin were also wounded on their foot and face respectively. Also read: 'India rushed to aid even before asking': Lebanese envoy as New Delhi sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon “I was sitting here with the boy, and the moment I left him…the package fell on him,” Ayyad said. “There was only a second between me and him. I carried him and started running. “We have no hospitals. I ran like crazy, but the boy died instantly. I couldn’t save him. Blood started coming out of his nose and mouth,” he added. Several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza, including the United States, Britain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Watch | Israel-Hamas War: No Iran Attacks, Focus On Gaza Aid Says Joe Biden × Ayyad added, "We don’t want aid. We want dignity. Enough with the humiliation and insult that we are receiving from the Arabs, not just the Israelis. Those who have no mercy on us — look at our children, our women, our elderly.” Sami’s uncle, Mohammad Ayyad, told CNN, “Our lives are… humiliation, death, horror. I sleep at night not sure if I will wake up. We are human beings, not animals to drop food (to) from the sky." The UAE airdropped 81 food packages into Khan Younis on Saturday (Oct 19), according to the Israeli agency. Over 10,000 packages have been airdropped in recent months, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, or COGAT, said. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Three-year-old Palestinian boy dies after Gaza airdropped aid falls on him

<p>India on Friday (Oct 18) sent tonnes of&nbsp;humanitarian aid&nbsp;to Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of 33 tons of medical supplies is being sent to Lebanon, said the Indian foreign affairs ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its&nbsp;first tranche, New Delhi has 11 tons of medical supplies,&nbsp;Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Lebanon War: Lebanon Confronts Humanitarian Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict</strong></p>

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<p>"The consignment comprises of a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including cardiovascular medications, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics and anesthetics," Jaiswal added.</p>

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<p>Lebanon's Ambassador to India, Rabie Narsh, while addressing a press conference on the ongoing conflict, said, "The humanitarian aid has flooded Lebanon since the aggression started. We have, thankfully, great friends in the world. On top of them is India. India is our good friend. We enjoyed very good relations, excellent relations since maybe the independence of both countries dated 70 or more than 80 years back."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-calls-on-india-to-help-de-escalate-west-asia-tensions-ambassador-narsh-764817"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Lebanon calls on India to help de-escalate West Asia tensions: Ambassador Narsh</strong></a></p>

<p>He added,&nbsp;"India, even before asking, has rushed to propose humanitarian aid. India has offered about 30 tonnes of medicines. India has already been supporting us. We have been exchanging good relations in the international arena."</p>

<p>Amid escalating violence in southern Lebanon, India called for the protection&nbsp;of United Nations peacekeepers in the region, particularly the personnel stationed along the Blue Line, which separates Lebanon from Israel.</p>

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India on Friday (Oct 18) sent tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. A total of 33 tons of medical supplies is being sent to Lebanon, said the Indian foreign affairs ministry.

India on Friday (Oct 18) sent tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. A total of 33 tons of medical supplies is being sent to Lebanon, said the Indian foreign affairs ministry. In its first tranche, New Delhi has 11 tons of medical supplies, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. Watch | Israel-Lebanon War: Lebanon Confronts Humanitarian Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict × "The consignment comprises of a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including cardiovascular medications, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics and anesthetics," Jaiswal added. 🇮🇳 sends humanitarian assistance to Lebanon. A total of 33 tons of medical supplies are being sent. First tranche of 11 tons of medical supplies was dispatched today. The consignment comprises of a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including cardiovascular medications,… pic.twitter.com/h35wcaeFHD — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 18, 2024 × Lebanon's Ambassador to India, Rabie Narsh, while addressing a press conference on the ongoing conflict, said, "The humanitarian aid has flooded Lebanon since the aggression started. We have, thankfully, great friends in the world. On top of them is India. India is our good friend. We enjoyed very good relations, excellent relations since maybe the independence of both countries dated 70 or more than 80 years back." Also read: Lebanon calls on India to help de-escalate West Asia tensions: Ambassador Narsh He added, "India, even before asking, has rushed to propose humanitarian aid. India has offered about 30 tonnes of medicines. India has already been supporting us. We have been exchanging good relations in the international arena." Amid escalating violence in southern Lebanon, India called for the protection of United Nations peacekeepers in the region, particularly the personnel stationed along the Blue Line, which separates Lebanon from Israel. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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