A drone attack in central Sudan killed at least 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors group, as reported on Saturday. The attack targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families.
The attack, attributed to a paramilitary group, occurred in a region experiencing ongoing fighting. The vehicle was struck in North Kordofan state, as reported by The Guardian. The UN also stated that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit an aid convoy in the state on Friday.
In other news, the UK Foreign Secretary stated that the 20-year jail sentence handed down to pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai by a Hong Kong court is "tantamount to a life sentence," as reported by Sky News. Lai, a 78-year-old media tycoon and British citizen, was found guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials. He was arrested in August 2020 after China imposed a national security law following anti-government protests.
Meanwhile, in Thailand, the Bhumjaithai Party secured a stronger-than-expected victory in Sunday's general election, according to Al Jazeera. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul claimed victory and is preparing for coalition talks. With 93 percent of ballots counted on Monday, the conservative Bhumjaithai was set to win at least 194 of the 500 seats.
In sports, US skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is recovering from surgery on a leg fracture after a crash at the Winter Olympics, as reported by Sky News. Vonn, 41, was airlifted to the hospital after the crash in the women's downhill skiing final. She had ruptured her ACL in a World Cup race less than two weeks prior but was determined to compete.
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