Sudan's Rapid Support Forces attacked 43 healthcare sites, BBC reports

A BBC investigation has revealed that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) systematically targeted and destroyed healthcare facilities during their siege of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The investigation documented at least 43 separate attacks on medical sites between May 2024 and October 2025, a period marked by intense fighting in the region. United Nations human rights officials have warned that these deliberate actions against medical infrastructure and personnel could constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law.

The systematic destruction led to significant casualties among medical staff and patients, severely crippling the city's ability to provide life-saving care. UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk described the findings as "deeply disturbing," emphasizing that hospitals are granted special protection during conflicts. The World Health Organization (WHO) also joined in the condemnation, noting that such targeted strikes highlight the broader devastating impact of Sudan's ongoing civil war on the nation’s already fragile healthcare infrastructure.

In response to the allegations, RSF officials have refuted the findings, dismissing the investigation's claims as mere propaganda. While some RSF-backed officials have asserted that certain healthcare facilities have been reopened following the siege, independent evidence suggests that a severe humanitarian crisis persists in el-Fasher. The documented attacks represent a significant escalation in the conflict, leaving thousands of civilians without access to essential medical services as the civil war continues to ravage the country.