A drone strike on a hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, resulted in numerous patient fatalities, with reports indicating over 70 deaths. Amidst the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF, healthcare facilities are under significant threat, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and widespread displacement.
A recent drone strike on the Saudi Hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, has resulted in the tragic deaths of numerous patients. While the perpetrator remains unconfirmed, reports indicate that the hospital had previously been targeted by a drone belonging to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) weeks prior. Eyewitness accounts and officials suggest the death toll may exceed 70, including women and children, underscoring the severe impact of the attack on the already besieged healthcare facility.
The conflict in Sudan, ongoing since April 2023, involves intense hostilities between the national army and RSF militias, who have largely taken control of the Darfur region. El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has been under siege by RSF forces since May. This escalation has led to widespread attacks on healthcare facilities, with over 80 percent of public hospitals rendered non-operational, aggravating the humanitarian crisis.
This drone attack epitomizes the dire situation facing healthcare in Darfur. The ongoing war has devastated medical services, with the Saudi Hospital being one of the few facilities capable of providing surgical care. As violence escalates, humanitarian concerns are expected to worsen, with famine affecting displaced populations in the region.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
