The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that
more than 100 people — including dozens of children — were killed in a series
of deadly attacks targeting a kindergarten in Sudan’s South Kordofan State.
WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus, disclosed in a statement posted on X on Monday that the
strikes, which occurred on December 4, involved repeated bombardments of
the kindergarten.
“Disturbingly, paramedics and responders came under
attack as they tried to move the injured from the kindergarten to the
hospital,” Tedros said.
Heavy Weapons, Drone Strikes — WHO
Database
According to WHO’s emergency database, 114 people,
including 63 children, were killed, while 35 others sustained
injuries. A WHO spokesperson explained that the casualty figures include
victims from:
Most of the children were killed during the initial
strike, while parents and medical personnel became victims during later
attacks.
Foreign Ministry Blames RSF
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack,
accusing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of launching the strikes using drones.
The RSF has not responded to the latest allegations.
The paramilitary group has previously denied intentionally targeting civilians
and maintains that it investigates misconduct within its ranks.
Health Sector Under Siege Amid Civil War
Health facilities have been repeatedly targeted
throughout Sudan’s 2½-year civil war, especially along active
frontlines. A similar massacre occurred in October in the city of al-Fashir,
according to Reuters.
The continued targeting of hospitals and humanitarian
workers has deepened the country’s healthcare collapse, with millions already
displaced and medical supplies critically scarce.
Survivors Evacuated; Appeals for Help
Tedros stated that survivors from the latest attack
have been moved to another hospital. He issued an urgent appeal for:
“We call for the protection of civilians and health
facilities at all times,” the WHO chief added.
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