RSF Drone Attack Kills Nine at Sudan Hospital

A missile attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, resulted in nine deaths and over 20 injuries on December 13. The RSF reportedly launched four drone-guided missiles targeting areas where patients' companions were gathered, leading to the suspension of medical services at the facility, the last operational hospital in the city. The World Health Organization condemned the attack, emphasizing the need to protect health facilities amidst ongoing conflicts. El Fasher has been a battleground between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces since May 2023, contributing to a broader humanitarian crisis. In related violence, at least 42 civilians were killed in various incidents across Sudan, including a landmine explosion and RSF attacks in Gezira State. The RSF's actions have drawn severe criticism from human rights organizations, highlighting the escalating toll of the conflict on civilians.