More than 60 killed in attack on hospital in Sudan

At least 64 people died in an attack on a health facility in Sudan.

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Al Deain Teaching Hospital in the capital of East Darfur was hit on Friday night.

In his statement on the X channel, Tedros said that 89 people were injured in the attack and the hospital’s pediatrics, maternity and emergency services were damaged.

The total number of deaths linked to attacks on health facilities during the war in Sudan has now surpassed 2,000.

“Enough blood has been shed. Enough suffering has been suffered. It is time to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan and ensure the protection of civilians, healthcare workers and humanitarian workers,” Tedros said. he said.

“Health should never be the goal. Peace is the best medicine.”

Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers said it was an army drone strike that hit the hospital.

Sudan has been grappling with conflicts between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023.

The United Nations has described the conflict as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.

Nearly 12 million people have been displaced and half the population faces hunger.