Hospital massacre caps a long series of attacks on healthcare in war-torn Sudan
Summary
In Sudan's North Darfur city of al-Fashir, escalating attacks by Rapid Support Forces on healthcare facilities, including the Saudi Hospital, have resulted in numerous deaths and the destruction of medical services amidst ongoing conflict.
Key Points
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched repeated attacks on healthcare facilities in al-Fashir, North Darfur, including the October 2024 massacre at Saudi Hospital.
- Shelling, drone strikes, and ground assaults severely damaged hospitals, leading to closures and forcing medical staff to operate in makeshift settings.
- At least 130 attacks on healthcare in North Darfur have been recorded since the war began in April 2023, with RSF responsible for over 70% of incidents.
- International law prohibits targeting healthcare facilities, and experts categorize the attacks as war crimes requiring investigation.
