A devastating attack in Sudan’s Darfur region has left at least 460 people dead after armed groups stormed a hospital in el-Fasher, abducting doctors and nurses before gunning down staff, patients, and civilians seeking refuge. The World Health Organization confirmed on Friday that the assault, carried out in several waves on Tuesday, was one of the deadliest single incidents since the start of Sudan’s two-year conflict. Witnesses described scenes of horror as fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) overran the hospital and surrounding neighborhoods, following an 18-month siege of the city.
Jocomms Correspondent reports that the fall of el-Fasher marks a grim new chapter in Sudan’s brutal war between the RSF and the national army. Eyewitnesses told aid workers that the attackers went house-to-house, killing residents and committing sexual assaults amid the chaos. Humanitarian agencies say the city’s main medical facility has been destroyed, leaving survivors without treatment as thousands flee in fear. Many details of the violence remain unclear due to communication blackouts, but early reports suggest the death toll could rise as rescue teams recover bodies from the rubble.
According to U.N. estimates, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has already claimed more than 40,000 lives and displaced over 14 million people, though aid agencies warn the true figures may be far higher. With famine and disease spreading rapidly across Darfur and other regions, global observers are calling for urgent international intervention to prevent further atrocities. As the world watches in shock, will the global community finally act decisively to stop Sudan’s deepening humanitarian nightmare? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
