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World Health Organization: 64 dead, including 13 children, in an attack on a hospital in Sudan


64 people were killed, including 13 children, and dozens were injured in a strike that hit a hospital in Heavy weapons

and were used according to the World Health Organization "Heavy weapons" In which hit a health care facility.

The World Health Organization’s surveillance system for attacks targeting health facilities and health workers in Sudan had "Confirm" Friday’s incident without specifying its location.

His recordings showed an attack "Violent with heavy weapons" It led to damage to a secondary health care facility, supplies and stores.

War in Sudan

Since April 2023, Sudan has witnessed an ongoing war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has resulted in the death of tens of thousands and the displacement of at least 11 million, and a hunger and displacement crisis that the United Nations considers the worst in the world.

The support forces control the Darfur region in the west of the country, while the army controls most of the east and center of the country. And its south.

Protection of Civilians

Ghebreyesus denounced"bloodshed" and"Suffering"calling for "Defuse the conflict in Sudan and ensure the protection of civilians and workers in the health and humanitarian sectors"

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan had previously expressed "His deep dissatisfaction with an attack on a hospital in East Darfur yesterday, which was reported to have killed dozens, including children, and injured many.". He pointed to the death toll of 64 people and 89 wounded.

The United Nations World Health Organization counts and verifies attacks on health facilities, but it does not point the finger of blame at any party, as it is not an investigating body.

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