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Sudan Civilians Suffer Horrendous Violence Amid Year-Long Conflict, Health System Collapse – MSF

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Civilians in Sudan have faced horrendous violence, exacerbated by a collapsed health system with little international help, during more than a year of conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary force.

This is according to a report by Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders – MSF), an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation, on Monday.

MSF reported that their teams have treated thousands of war victims in areas hit by bombing and shelling, however, access to life-saving care remains extremely limited due to shortages, blocked and looted medical supplies, insecurity, and attacks on patients and healthcare workers, as well as damaged healthcare infrastructure.

MSF accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of ignoring human life and international law, stating both sides have repeatedly attacked, abused, and exploited people.

West Africa Weekly reported that the conflict, which began in April 2023 between forces loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and the RSF led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises as mediation efforts failed.

In camps for refugees and displaced people, patients have told MSF about horrific violence by armed groups, including forced evictions, looting, and arson. Sexual and gender-based violence is also widespread but often unreported due to fear and lack of protection.

MSF called on the warring parties to stop attacking residential areas, allow safe passage, and protect infrastructure. They also urged an end to targeted violence, including ethnic and sexual abuse.

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