Sudan Condemns RSF Drone Strike on Al-Jabalain Hospital, Seven Killed

Sudan condemned a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces on Al-Jabalain Hospital in White Nile state, which killed seven people, including two medical workers, and injured 11. The attack, targeting civilians and health infrastructure during a child vaccination campaign, also damaged medicine warehouses and fuel depots in Rabak. Sudan called on the United Nations to condemn the strike and hold perpetrators accountable amid the ongoing army-RSF conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions.

Sudan has issued a strong condemnation of a recent attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Al-Jabalain Hospital in White Nile state, describing the incident as a “heinous crime” and an attack on essential civilian infrastructure. The assault, carried out via a drone strike on Thursday, resulted in the deaths of seven people, including two medical workers, and left 11 others injured, according to reports from the Sudan Doctors Network. The attack caused substantial damage to parts of the hospital building and destroyed critical medical equipment, effectively crippling the only health facility serving the area.
The strike occurred during a child vaccination campaign at the hospital, prompting the Sudanese Foreign Ministry to assert that the attack demonstrated a deliberate effort to target civilians and essential health services. Officials emphasized that such actions violate international humanitarian norms and further endanger vulnerable populations already affected by ongoing conflict.
In addition to the hospital attack, Sudanese authorities reported that the RSF targeted medicine warehouses and fuel depots in Rabak. These strikes were interpreted as an attempt to disrupt basic services, including access to medicine, fuel, and other essential supplies, further compounding the humanitarian crisis in the region. Sudan has called upon the United Nations and the UN Security Council to condemn the attack, demand accountability for those responsible, and take urgent measures to prevent further violations.
No immediate response has been provided by the RSF regarding the allegations. On the ground, the RSF currently controls the majority of the western Darfur states, with the exception of parts of North Darfur, which remain under the Sudanese army’s control. The army also retains authority over most areas in the other 13 states, including the capital, Khartoum.
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which erupted in April 2023, has escalated into one of the country’s most severe humanitarian crises in recent history. Thousands of people have been killed, and millions have been displaced, forcing families to flee their homes and seek safety in camps or neighboring regions. The attacks on hospitals, medical facilities, and essential infrastructure further exacerbate the suffering of civilians and highlight the urgent need for international intervention to protect vulnerable populations and restore access to basic services.
Humanitarian organizations warn that continued targeting of health facilities, medicine stores, and supply routes threatens not only the immediate lives of those in affected areas but also long-term public health outcomes across Sudan. The Al-Jabalain Hospital attack, in particular, underscores the vulnerability of health workers and the critical need for protective measures to safeguard hospitals during ongoing armed conflict.
As the conflict persists, both national and international actors face mounting pressure to broker a ceasefire, ensure accountability, and provide humanitarian assistance to millions impacted by violence, displacement, and shortages of essential services across Sudan.