South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says
Summary
A hospital in South Sudan run by the international aid organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was hit by a government airstrike. The attack occurred in Jonglei state amid ongoing conflict between government and opposition forces, affecting the organization's ability to provide medical aid. MSF has highlighted the risk to the local community that now lacks essential healthcare.Key Facts
- A hospital run by MSF in Lankien, Jonglei state, South Sudan, was targeted in a government airstrike.
- This is the 10th attack on an MSF facility in South Sudan in the past year.
- The hospital was evacuated before the attack, but one MSF staff member was injured.
- The main warehouse was destroyed, causing loss of critical medical supplies.
- The MSF facility in Pieri was looted on the same day, making it unusable.
- MSF shared the locations of its facilities with the government to avoid attacks.
- The UN reports that over 280,000 people have been displaced in Jonglei due to the conflict.
- MSF is a key health provider for around 250,000 people in the affected area, facing challenges due to the attacks.
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