WHO Reports 70 Killed in Attack on Sudan Hospital Amid Escalating Civil War
A drone strike on Sudan’s only functioning hospital in El Fasher has resulted in around 70 fatalities, prompting calls for an end to violence against healthcare.
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The devastating attack on the only functional hospital in El Fasher underscores the dire situation in Sudan, where civilians are bearing the brunt of escalating violence amidst ongoing conflict.
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan underscores a catastrophic disregard for humanitarian norms, as evidenced by the horrific drone attacks on healthcare facilities that have left countless innocent lives shattered.
WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
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The devastating drone strike on the last operational hospital in North Darfur highlights the urgent need for peace and protection of civilians in the face of escalating violence in Sudan's civil war.
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The recent attack on the Saudi Teaching Maternal hospital in El Fasher not only underscores the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan but also highlights the alarming trend of escalating violence against medical facilities in conflict zones.
Scores killed in hospital attack in Sudan’s besieged El Fasher, says WHO
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Summary
Around 70 people were killed in a drone strike on the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, during a period of escalated violence in the ongoing civil war. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attack, calling for a cessation of hostilities and protection for healthcare workers and facilities. The conflict, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has led to dire humanitarian conditions, with tens of thousands dead and millions displaced since fighting began in April 2023.
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