Deadly Eid Attack on Hospital in Sudan's Darfur Region
The Sudanese army has denied responsibility for a deadly strike on a key hospital in Darfur, which killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor according to WHO.
Khartoum, Sudan - The Sudanese army has denied responsibility for a deadly strike on a key hospital in the Darfur region during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, despite the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that the attack killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor.
The incident took place on the first day of the Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in the town of El Geneina in West Darfur state. The hospital that was targeted was a crucial healthcare facility serving the region, which has been plagued by violence and unrest for years.
Conflicting Accounts
In a statement, the Sudanese military rejected the allegations, claiming that the strike was carried out by
Source: BBC News
