Summary
Sudan's army denies responsibility for an attack on a hospital in el-Daein that resulted in 64 deaths, including children and medical staff. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claim an army drone caused the attack during the Eid festival. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a major humanitarian crisis, with over 150,000 deaths and millions displaced.
Key Facts
- A hospital in el-Daein, East Darfur, was attacked, resulting in 64 deaths and 89 injuries.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the hospital is now unable to provide medical services.
- The Sudan army denies being responsible for the attack, while the RSF accuses them of conducting a drone strike.
- The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023 between the army and RSF, former allies.
- The civil war has caused more than 150,000 deaths and displaced about 12 million people.
- The United Nations describes the ongoing situation as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
- There have been multiple attacks on healthcare facilities during the conflict, with 213 reported incidents.
- Eid celebrations were muted across Sudan due to the ongoing conflict.
