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“Doctors Without Borders” has confirmed that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is deepening the humanitarian crisis, as civilians are witnessing unprecedented levels of violence and serious violations.
The organization’s report documented a wide range of hostilities that included indiscriminate killing, torture, and sexual assaults committed by the two main parties to the conflict, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.
The organization’s Director-General, Vicki Hawkins, stated that the rampant violence has led to a “true catastrophe” for the civilian population, noting that they are exposed to repeated violations and atrocities that are difficult to imagine.
Hawkins pointed to the urgent need to stop violence and violations and called on all parties to facilitate humanitarian access.
The report also talked about the devastating impact of the war on the country’s health infrastructure, stressing that about 70 percent of hospitals are out of service.
The organization indicated that Al-Nu Hospital in Omdurman, one of the few remaining, treated 6,776 patients for conflict-related injuries during the period between August 2023 and April 2024.
The health sector in Sudan is considered one of the most fragile sectors in the country, as the Sudanese government allocates about 5.2% of its gross domestic product to health, which is considered less than the rate recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) of 15%. The death rate is Infant deaths in Sudan are 62 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is higher than the global average of 39 deaths.
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