A Strike on a Hospital in Sudan Killed at Least 64 People, WHO Says The World Health Organization confirmed Saturday that a strike on a hospital in Sudan’s western Darfur region killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, and injured at least 89 others. The attack on the Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur left the facility non-functional, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who shared the details on X. The incident has intensified calls for an end to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has already claimed thousands of lives. The attack occurred last week, marking another grim chapter in the country’s protracted violence. Sudan’s war, which erupted in April 2023, began with a power struggle between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF has accused the military of targeting civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, while the army has denied responsibility for the hospital strike. Two military officials, speaking anonymously due to restrictions on public discussion, claimed the strike was intended for a nearby police station. The conflict has resulted in widespread devastation, with the United Nations reporting over 40,000 deaths. However, aid groups argue that these figures are likely underestimates, as access to affected areas remains limited. The WHO has highlighted that more than 2,000 people have been killed in attacks on medical facilities since the war began. Ghebreyesus condemned the violence, stating, “Enough blood has been spilled. Enough suffering has been inflicted. The time has come to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan.” The attack on the hospital underscores the escalating risks to civilians in the war-torn region.#world_health_organization #rapid_support_forces #tedros_ghebreyesus #al_daein_teaching_hospital #sudan
