A drone attack in el-Fasher, Sudan, led to the deaths of numerous patients at Saudi Hospital, amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF. Over 70 patients were reported killed, highlighting the severe impact of violence on healthcare facilities. The humanitarian crisis worsens with 80% of healthcare services rendered inoperable and famine conditions affecting displacement camps.
A drone strike on Friday targeted the Saudi Hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, resulting in the tragic deaths of numerous patients. Reports indicate that over 30 individuals perished in the emergency department, with regional governor Mini Minawi asserting that the attack resulted in the death of more than 70 patients, including women and children. This incident underscores the escalating violence against healthcare facilities during the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region.
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in fierce conflict since April 2023, leading to widespread devastation in Darfur. The RSF has caused significant disruption in el-Fasher, leading to a humanitarian crisis as nearly all healthcare infrastructure in the region is rendered inoperable. Reports suggest that 80% of healthcare facilities across Sudan are now closed, exacerbating the dire situation for the civilian population.
As the conflict escalates, famine conditions have emerged in multiple displacement camps surrounding el-Fasher. The UN has warned that the situation is likely to worsen as food scarcity intensifies, affecting additional regions. While the Sudanese army claims to have regained some control in Khartoum, fighting continues to disrupt efforts to stabilize the situation in Darfur.
The conflict in Sudan has been fueled by power struggles between the Sudanese army and the RSF, leading to widespread violence, humanitarian crises, and mass displacement since its onset in April 2023. El-Fasher has been particularly hard-hit, with mounting evidence of attacks on healthcare facilities, leaving many without necessary medical care. Humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, emphasize the critical state of healthcare in the region, noting that much of the remaining capacity is now under threat, further complicating the crisis.
The drone attack on the Saudi Hospital illustrates the grave risks healthcare workers and patients face amid ongoing violence in Darfur. The repercussions of the conflict have led to significant casualties and a deterioration of medical services, compounding the humanitarian crisis. The situation remains perilous as fighting continues, and famine threatens millions in the region.
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