In a tragic escalation of Sudan’s ongoing conflict, a drone strike targeted the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, on January 25, 2025, resulting in over 70 deaths and numerous injuries. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the hospital, the sole functional medical facility in the region, was filled with patients, including women and children, at the time of the attack.
The WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, condemned the attack, emphasizing the critical need to protect healthcare workers and facilities in conflict zones. He stated, “Attacks on healthcare are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and must stop.”
The Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital has been a lifeline for many in El Fasher, providing essential services such as maternal and child healthcare, internal medicine, and emergency care. Its destruction leaves the region with severely limited access to medical services, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. 
The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to tens of thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. Both sides have been accused of targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and markets, further endangering the civilian population.
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The international community has repeatedly called for an end to hostilities and the protection of civilians. However, efforts to mediate peace have yet to yield significant results, and the situation continues to deteriorate.
This recent attack underscores the urgent need for a ceasefire and renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. The targeting of healthcare facilities not only violates international law but also deprives vulnerable populations of essential services, compounding the suffering caused by the war.
As the situation unfolds, the global community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that will bring peace and stability to Sudan and its people.
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