✓ Balanced Reporting [9/10]: The headline accurately reflects the article's focus on drones as a major cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, supported by data and expert statements.

"Drones are making Sudan's war even deadlier for civilians"

✓ Proper Attribution [9/10]: The lead clearly identifies the key actors, the central claim about drone warfare, and attributes it to experts, setting a factual tone.

"Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan 's conflict and both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being supplied by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, experts say."

✓ Balanced Reporting [10/10]: The article avoids emotional language and presents casualty figures and expert assessments in a factual tone.

"Drones killed at least 880 civilians between January and April."

✓ Proper Attribution [10/10]: Descriptive terms like 'deadliest threat' are directly attributed to UN officials, preventing the outlet from injecting subjectivity.

"“Armed drones have now become by far and away the leading cause of civilian deaths,” or over 80% of conflict-related deaths, United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said this week..."

✓ Proper Attribution [9/10]: Even strong characterizations like 'hunter-killer concept' are attributed to experts, preserving objectivity.

"“The sophistication of how they use drones in el-Fasher is unique because it’s the first time you’ve seen this layered, hunter-killer concept of operations to kill people, basically in a kill box or trapped inside a wall, in this case to prevent them from crying for help,” Raymond said..."

✓ Proper Attribution [10/10]: The article cites multiple independent experts and organizations (UN, ACLED, Yale, The Soufan Center), ensuring diverse and credible sourcing.

"United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said this week, calling for measures to prevent their transfer to Sudan."

✓ Balanced Reporting [9/10]: It includes claims from both sides and attributes denials appropriately, avoiding one-sided reporting.

"The army officially denied responsibility. Two military officials at the time, however, said the intended target was a nearby police station."

✓ Proper Attribution [10/10]: Allegations against foreign governments (UAE, Ethiopia) are clearly attributed and paired with their denials, maintaining fairness.

"The United Arab Emirates has denied supplying drones to the RSF."

✓ Comprehensive Sourcing [10/10]: The article provides extensive context on the war’s timeline, death toll, displacement, and regional implications, helping readers understand the broader conflict environment.

"The war in Sudan began in April 2023 and has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced some 13 million and pushed parts of the country into famine."

✓ Comprehensive Sourcing [8/10]: It includes specific regional examples (e.g., Kordofan, el-Fasher) and infrastructure targets, adding geographic and operational depth.

"Most of the civilian deaths in drone attacks have occurred in the Kordofan region in the central Sudan, according to Türk."

✓ Comprehensive Sourcing [9/10]: The article contextualizes drone use within broader proxy dynamics, naming supplier countries and transit routes, which helps explain how the conflict is sustained.

"Last month, ACLED said the army’s drone technology is supplied by Turkey, Russia, Iran and Egypt, while the RSF is supplied via networks linked to the UAE through regional transit points including Ethiopia, Chad and Libya."