A recent attack on the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, resulted in the death of 70 people, according to the chief of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The attack, which local officials attributed to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF), comes amid escalating violence in Sudan’s civil war.
Despite international mediation efforts and pressure tactics, including accusations of genocide and sanctions, the fighting in Sudan has continued. Recent clashes have seen apparent battlefield losses for the RSF, including the seizure of key locations by Sudanese military and allied forces.
The ongoing conflict has led to a dire humanitarian situation, with attacks on healthcare facilities exacerbating the suffering of civilians. Ghebreyesus called for a cessation of all attacks on healthcare facilities and emphasized the need for peace in Sudan.
Sudan has been plagued by instability since the ousting of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. A transition to democracy was disrupted by a military coup led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo in 2021. The RSF and allied militias have been accused of committing human rights abuses and targeting ethnic African groups in the conflict.
The violence has displaced millions, killed thousands, and left many facing famine. The situation remains precarious, with civilians in El Fasher and other areas bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict. International efforts to bring peace and humanitarian aid to Sudan are urgently needed to address the crisis.
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