Sudan's army has denied it carried out a deadly attack on a major hospital on Friday night in a city in the west of the country held by its rivals, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor, died in the strike on el-Daein Teaching Hospital, while 89 others were wounded.
Enough blood has been spilled, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus posted, urging the warring parties to end the conflict that has persisted for nearly three years.
The RSF claimed that an army drone hit the hospital in el-Daein, the capital of East Darfur state, on the day Muslims marked Eid.
Since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023, over 150,000 people have died, and approximately 12 million have been displaced, making it one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
Dr. Tedros, condemning the frequent targeting of medical facilities, emphasized that health care should never be a target. The strike on el-Daein has reportedly rendered the hospital inoperative, depriving countless people of essential medical care.
In an alarming pattern, WHO has confirmed 2,036 deaths due to attacks on healthcare over the course of the conflict. The statement from the RSF indicated that the hospital's structure was severely compromised and vital medical equipment destroyed.
As international calls for a ceasefire grow, the military expressed surprise at accusations of its involvement, asserting compliance with international laws, while rights groups demanded accountability for attacks on civilians and medical facilities. The situation remains dire as efforts for peace struggle amidst the ongoing violence.
