The armed conflict in Sudan leaves massive human losses and major impacts on innocent civilians.
The World Health Organization expressed its “horror” at the attacks on civilians, especially hospitals, in Al-Fasher, North Darfur State.
The organization said on X: “We are horrified by the attacks on civilians in Al-Fasher, including on hospitals, which have resulted in the killing and wounding of 168 people (since Saturday) until now.”
It stressed that “the warring parties must protect civilians from such brutal attacks and respect the sanctity of health care.”
For its part, Doctors Without Borders said on Tuesday that at least three people were killed and about 25 others were injured in a new attack on the Saudi Hospital in Al-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State.
Earlier on Monday, the Saudi Hospital for Women and Maternity was bombed with about eight rockets fired by the Rapid Support Forces, causing massive destruction to the main room and the medical director’s office, in addition to destroying more than five cars.
A statement issued by MSF stated that “the Saudi hospital in El Fasher, which is supported by the organization and provides surgical support, was bombed again for the tenth time since the fighting began 80 days ago, as 25 people were injured in the attack and three others were killed.”
The statement noted that the health facility was damaged by the latest strike, but is still operating.
The Saudi Hospital is the only one remaining in El Fasher that has the surgical capacity and the ability to treat war casualties, after the Southern Hospital was put out of service after the Rapid Support Forces stormed it and destroyed large parts of it. However, the hospital suffers from a shortage of beds, medicines and surgical equipment.
Since last Saturday, El Fasher has been subjected to a violent attack with rockets and heavy artillery by the Rapid Support Forces, which has killed more than 100 people in three days, according to the North Darfur State government.
Millions of Sudanese are struggling to secure food, basic services, electricity and water, as a result of the ongoing fighting since April 15, 2023 between rival generals, which has left about 15,000 dead and more than 8 million displaced and refugees, according to the United Nations.
Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK called on the warring parties in Sudan to immediately stop the ongoing fighting and seek a peaceful solution through a comprehensive national dialogue.
It also called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action and call for a ceasefire to save the lives of innocent people at risk.
