A strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed at least 64 people and wounded 89, as reported by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
At least 64 people, including 13 children, medical staff, and patients, were killed in a strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, according to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The attack occurred on Friday and has rendered the hospital non-functional.
Rights group Emergency Lawyers attributed the strike to a Sudanese army drone. Tedros stated that 89 people were wounded in the incident, which took place in El Daein, an area under Rapid Support Forces (RSF) control.
Background of the Conflict
The war in Sudan began in April 2023, stemming from a power struggle over integrating the RSF into the Sudanese army. This ongoing conflict has seen the RSF control western Sudan, including Darfur, while the army holds the east, center, and north.
Tedros reported that more than 2,000 people have been killed in over 200 attacks on health facilities since the war started. He urged for de-escalation, emphasizing that health care should never be targeted and calling for the protection of civilians and health workers.
Global aid organizations estimate that up to 250,000 people have been killed in the war, with about 14 million displaced and half of Sudan's population facing hunger. The fighting has triggered widespread humanitarian crises, including mass killings and sexual violence.
Sudan's army has regularly targeted areas like El Daein, exacerbating the violence in the region. Tedros described the situation as one where enough blood has been spilled, advocating for peace as the best solution.
