Summary
A hospital in Sudan was attacked, resulting in the deaths of more than 40 people, including children and healthcare workers. The attack occurred at Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan, which was the only operational healthcare facility in the area. The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are blamed by different groups for the attack, but the army has not commented.
Key Facts
- More than 40 people died in an attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital in Sudan, including six children and five healthcare workers.
- The attack happened on Saturday in West Kordofan state, close to conflict areas.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and some civil groups blame the Sudanese army for the attack.
- The Sudanese army has not commented on these claims.
- Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, causing severe humanitarian crises according to the UN.
- Al-Mujlad Hospital, the only functioning hospital in the area, provided care mainly for civilians, including dialysis services.
- There is significant suffering among children due to war, including malnutrition and a lack of essential services for refugees who fled to Chad.
- Reports indicate that both sides have targeted medical facilities, and armed groups have committed rights abuses against children.
