A hospital in Sudan’s embattled Darfur region has lost access to drinking water after artillery fire destroyed a vital supply truck.
The attack, reported by UNICEF on Wednesday, left nearly 1,000 critically ill patients in El-Fasher’s Saudi hospital without safe water.
UNICEF said the targeted water truck, stationed inside the hospital compound, had been supporting essential medical operations.
The agency called on all warring parties to respect international humanitarian law and stop assaults on civilian infrastructure.
Humanitarian groups warn that the health system is collapsing, with the ICRC estimating in April that up to 80% of facilities are out of service.
El-Fasher stands as a stark example of the healthcare crisis, as patients and staff struggle amid siege conditions and dwindling resources.
The ongoing war between Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and Rapid Support Forces has split Sudan, with the Burhan’s army controlling the north, east and centre, and the RSF holding most of Darfur and parts of the south.
Tens of thousands have been killed and over 13 million displaced—5.6 million from Darfur alone—according to UN data.
Described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the conflict has seen both sides accused of war crimes and deliberate attacks on civilians.
Despite international condemnation, attacks on hospitals and aid convoys have continued to intensify across the country.
