North Darfur death toll reaches 345, over 2,600 Injured

El Fasher, May 20, 2024 – The Ministry of Health in North Darfur reported today that the death toll from the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has risen to 345, with over 2,600 injured since the fighting began a year ago.

El Fasher, the state capital, has been particularly hard-hit in recent days, with over 40 civilians killed and more than 500 injured in the past ten days alone.

Ibrahim Abdullah Khater, the Director General of the Ministry of Health, confirmed to Sudan Tribune the grim statistics and expressed deep concern over the shelling of El Fasher Women’s and Maternity Hospital on Sunday, which injured nine people and caused extensive damage.

He emphasized the critical need to restore entire operations at the hospital, the region’s only facility of its kind. He condemned the targeting of civilians and healthcare facilities by the RSF.

“Healthcare is a fundamental human right,” Khater said, “and we are working tirelessly to ensure that medical services are available to all those in need, without discrimination.”

Despite the challenges, medical and administrative staff are making significant efforts to restore services and provide essential care to the affected population.