Mar 6 β€’ 08:02 UTC 🌍 Africa AllAfrica

Sudan: Hospitals, Supply Routes Hit as Conflict Spreads in Kordofan

Intense conflict in Sudan's Kordofan region is severely damaging hospitals and disrupting supply routes, leading to civilian casualties and hindering humanitarian access.

The ongoing violence in Sudan's Kordofan region has raised significant concerns among humanitarian organizations, particularly the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In recent weeks, clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces have escalated, resulting in numerous civilian injuries and deaths, as well as widespread destruction of infrastructure, including homes and hospitals. The situation has worsened humanitarian access, impacting the delivery of essential services to affected populations.

In South Kordofan, particularly around the city of Dilling, local humanitarian organizations have reported disruptions to key supply routes due to armed confrontations. A recent drone strike on Dilling General Hospital has resulted in fatalities among patients and injuries to civilians, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by healthcare facilities and personnel. Additionally, violence has surged in surrounding areas, such as Kadugli, creating a hazardous environment for both residents and humanitarian responders.

Meanwhile, in North Kordofan, the city of El Obeid has experienced ongoing drone attacks, exacerbating fears and uncertainty among the local population. The combination of deliberate strikes on hospitals and the obstructed supply routes poses serious challenges to humanitarian efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict. As the situation develops, the need for immediate humanitarian response becomes more critical, with agencies calling for safe access to affected areas to assist those in need.

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