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Drone Strike on Sudan Hospital Kills 64, WHO Reports

3/23/2026

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The World Health Organization (WHO) says an army drone attacked Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, killing at least 64 people, including 13 children, and injuring 89.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fatalities from attacks on healthcare in Sudan have surpassed 2,000 since the conflict began in April 2023.
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces are fighting, displacing over 12 million people.

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Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which escalated in 2011, has resulted in over 300,000 deaths and millions displaced. The conflict, rooted in ethnic tensions and political power struggles, has seen brutal attacks on civilians and healthcare facilities. Recent drone strikes, including one on Al Daein Teaching Hospital, highlight the urgent need for international intervention and humanitarian aid as attacks on healthcare have surpassed 2,000 casualties.

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Story summary

The World Health Organization (WHO) says an army drone attacked Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, killing at least 64 people, including 13 children, and injuring 89.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fatalities from attacks on healthcare in Sudan have surpassed 2,000 since the conflict began in April 2023.
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces are fighting, displacing over 12 million people.

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