MSF SUDAN: MSF strongly condemns airstrikes allegedly carried out by SAF
MSF strongly condemns the airstrikes allegedly carried out by Sudanese Armed Forces on 31 March in Nyala, South Darfur, in close proximity to the Teaching Hospital and within a densely populated civilian area. Following at least two strikes, the MSF‑supported hospital received five wounded patients and one person who was declared dead on arrival in the Emergency Room.
“Such attacks, regularly committed by both warring parties, show a total disregard for civilians, who continue to pay the highest price for continued military operations that violate international humanitarian law,” says Ahmed Fadel, MSF Emergency Coordinator in Nyala.
This happens only two weeks after another deadly attack targeting El-Daein Hospital, in East Darfur, resulted in the deaths of 70 people, including 15 children.
“Hospitals and medical structures benefit from special protection and respect in times of armed conflict because of their essential services. The closer the strikes, the harder it becomes for people to access medical care safely. Civilians and medical staff must always be protected,” says Fadel.