Attack on a hospital in central Sudan leaves 10 dead

Source: Global Times
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On April 2 local time, reporters from the Central Station learned from the Sudanese Ministry of Health that a hospital in the White Nile State of central Sudan was attacked by armed militants that day, resulting in the deaths of 10 hospital staff members, including medical and administrative personnel, and injuring another 22 civilians.

The Sudanese civil organization "Sudan Doctors Network" issued a statement that day condemning the Sudan Rapid Support Forces for carrying out the attack. In response, the Rapid Support Forces have not yet commented.

On April 15, 2023, armed conflict broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum, with the fighting subsequently spreading to other regions. Nearly three years of armed conflict have resulted in a significant number of civilian deaths in Sudan. (Central Station reporter Zhao Yuanfang)

Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
Subcategory
Civilian Impact
SALUTE Report
Size
10 hospital staff killed, 22 civilians injured
Activity
Armed attack on a hospital
Location
White Nile State · Sudan
Unit
Rapid Support Forces
Time
April 2, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

On April 2, 2023, armed assailants attacked a hospital in White Nile State, Sudan, resulting in the deaths of 10 hospital staff members, including medical personnel. Additionally, 22 civilians were reported injured. The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the attack, attributing it to the Rapid Support Forces, who have yet to respond to these claims. This incident occurs amid ongoing armed conflict in Sudan, which has led to significant civilian casualties.

Key Facts
  • 10 hospital staff killed including medical and administrative personnel
  • 22 civilians injured in the attack
  • The attack was condemned by the Sudan Doctors Network
  • The Rapid Support Forces have not responded to the allegations
  • Ongoing armed conflict in Sudan has resulted in numerous civilian casualties