64 people, including children and healthcare workers, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Darfur, Sudan. The situation in the country remains dire due to persistent attacks, and the humanitarian crisis is deepening.
64 Dead After Hospital Bombing in Darfur (Image Source: Internet)
New Delhi: A hospital was targeted in a major attack in the East Darfur region of Sudan. At least 64 people were killed and 89 were injured in this attack. The deceased include 13 children, as well as doctors and nurses, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The attack took place at the Teaching Hospital in the city of Al-Da'ein, the capital of East Darfur. This region is currently under the control of the paramilitary group RSF, while the Sudanese Army is conducting continuous attacks in the area.
According to local human rights groups, the attack was carried out using an army drone. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the attack, it has not attributed responsibility to any specific party.
The attack caused extensive damage to the hospital building, medical staff, patients, and essential medical supplies. Such attacks are becoming increasingly common in Sudan, where drone strikes are being carried out continuously.
A long-standing conflict has been ongoing between the Sudanese Army and the RSF. Both sides are vying for control over each other's territories, resulting in immense suffering for civilians.
According to the United Nations, hospitals have been attacked multiple times throughout the course of this war. To date, more than 1,800 people—including 173 healthcare workers—have been killed in attacks on health facilities.
The war in Sudan has devastated the lives of millions of people. Thousands have been killed so far, and over 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes. A staggering 33 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
An attack on a safe sanctuary like a hospital is an extremely grave matter. It clearly demonstrates that the situation in Sudan is continuously deteriorating, and ordinary citizens are paying the ultimate price.
