Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
Summary
A BBC investigation found that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked hospitals and healthcare workers in el-Fasher during their siege and takeover from 2024 to 2025. These attacks damaged the city’s health system, caused many injuries and deaths among medical staff, and may violate international law.Key Facts
- The RSF conducted at least 43 attacks on hospitals and healthcare sites in el-Fasher from May 2024 to October 2025.
- During this period, 120 medical workers were injured, 55 were killed, and 10 were abducted or forcibly disappeared.
- International law forbids attacking health facilities or staff during conflicts.
- The RSF denies the allegations, calling them propaganda.
- The UN rights chief called the attacks serious violations that could be war crimes.
- One of the main hospitals moved its operations due to the fighting but was later shelled multiple times.
- The conflict in el-Fasher is linked to ethnic tensions and has been described by UN investigators as showing signs of genocide.
- The World Health Organization condemned bombings on hospitals and highlighted the severe impact of the conflict on healthcare in Sudan.
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