Horrific Stories of Mass-Atrocities in North Darfur, Sudan

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Civilians have fled in tens of thousands, fleeing the North Darfur city of El Fasher in Sudan after horrific stories of mass-atrocities committed by the RSF militia continued to emerge. At least 460 patients and their companions were killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital, according to the World Health Organization. This is the latest in a series of attacks on healthcare, with 285 verified incidents since the start of the conflict in April 2023, resulting in at least 1,204 deaths and over 400 injuries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified 285 attacks on healthcare in Sudan, resulting in at least 1,204 deaths and over 400 injuries of health workers and patients.
  • At least 460 patients and their companions were killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher.
  • The RSF militia began fighting in and around the capital Khartoum in April 2023, a conflict that has since engulfed the entire country.
  • UNICEF chief Catherine Russell has stated that "no child is safe," with estimates suggesting that 130,000 children in El Fasher are at high risk of grave rights violations.
  • Reports of abduction, killing, and maiming, and sexual violence have been reported, as well as the detention or killing of humanitarian workers.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of five local staff working as volunteers in Bara, North Kordofan state.

Statistics:

  • 285 verified attacks on healthcare in Sudan since April 2023.
  • At least 1,204 deaths and over 400 injuries of health workers and patients.
  • 130,000 children in El Fasher at high risk of grave rights violations.
  • 460 patients and their companions killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital.

Sources:

  • World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/en/)
  • United Nations News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)