At least 64 killed in attack on Darfur hospital –WHO
The World Health Organization confirmed that at least sixty-four people were killed Friday when a military strike hit an eastern Sudanese health facility near Nyala's airport terminal; the blast also injured eighty-nine others while killing thirteen young patients alongside medical personnel who responded to call for aid despite warnings from local authorities and international observers.
Key Points
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1The World Health Organization reported that an attack on a healthcare facility in East Darfur, Sudan killed at least 64 people and wounded another 89.
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2Among the victims were thirteen children as well as eight health workers. The UN's humanitarian office expressed being 'appalled' by yesterday's assault.
Developments
The World Health Organization reported a drone strike by an armed group that resulted in at least 64 deaths and injured another 89 people inside the El-Daein Teaching Hospital. The UN's humanitarian office expressed deep concern over the attack, noting it killed dozens of civilians including children while Sudanese rights groups identified RSF paramilitaries as responsible for hitting East Darfur with an army drone strike on Saturday
The World Health Organization confirmed that an army drone strike on El-Daein teaching hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 and wounded another 89 individuals near Darfur's capital of East. The UN human rights chief condemned the use of powerful drones with wide-area impacts, noting hospitals have been regular targets throughout this brutal conflict between the government forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.