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Sudan hospitals deliberately targeted in el-Fasher by RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds

A BBC investigation found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system during their siege and takeover of the city in Darfur. The RSF carried out at least 43 deliberate attacks on healthcare facilities from May 2024 to October 2025. The attacks resulted in the closure of key medical facilities and the deaths or injuries of numerous healthcare workers.

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  • ✓ The RSF carried out at least 43 deliberate attacks on healthcare facilities in el-Fasher from May 2024 to October 2025.
  • ✓ The attacks resulted in the closure of key medical facilities and the deaths or injuries of numerous healthcare workers.
  • ✓ UN human rights chief Volker Türk called the findings 'deeply disturbing'.
  • ✓ The multiple attacks by the RSF on civilian infrastructure, including health facilities, may amount to war crimes.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The BBC investigation provided a detailed chronology of attacks on healthcare during the siege of el-Fasher, revealing a systematic targeting of hospitals by RSF fighters.

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  1. Sudan's RSF fighters deliberately targeted hospitals in el-Fasher

    A BBC investigation found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system during their siege and takeover of the city in Darfur. The RSF carried out at least 43 deliberate attacks on healthcare facilities from May 2024 to October 2025. The attacks resulted in the closure of key medical facilities and the deaths or injuries of numerous healthcare workers.

    Why it matters

    The conflict in Sudan has led to significant concerns over the impact on healthcare. The RSF's actions in el-Fasher have been condemned by the international community, with the UN human rights chief Volker Türk calling the findings 'deeply disturbing'. The attacks on healthcare facilities are serious violations of international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes.

    What is confirmed

    • The RSF carried out at least 43 deliberate attacks on healthcare facilities in el-Fasher from May 2024 to October 2025.
    • The attacks resulted in the closure of key medical facilities and the deaths or injuries of numerous healthcare workers.
    • UN human rights chief Volker Türk called the findings 'deeply disturbing'.
    • The multiple attacks by the RSF on civilian infrastructure, including health facilities, may amount to war crimes.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The RSF denies allegations of systematic attacks on hospitals.

    What to watch next

    • Further investigation into the RSF's actions in el-Fasher
    • UN response to the findings of the BBC investigation
    • Development of humanitarian aid efforts in Sudan
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
    2. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Saudi Arabia Turns To Iran Amid Houthi Strikes, Dealing Trump A Major Gulf Blow? - Times of India Videos
    3. The Economist — A genocidal militia was coming for his city. He was one of the last doctors left
    4. BBC — Sudan hospitals deliberately targeted in el-Fasher by RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
    5. Amnesty International — Sudan: El Fasher civilians suffer unlawful killings, detention and torture one year after city’s capture by the RSF – new testimony
    6. Middle East Monitor — A year after El Fasher tragedy, atrocities continue to haunt Hemedti’s forces
    7. ReliefWeb — Attacks on Health Care in Sudan, 01-15 October 2026
    8. www.myjoyonline.com — Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds - MyJoyOnline
    9. sudanwatch.blogspot.com — SUDAN WATCH: Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds. UN: "hallmarks of genocide"
    10. www.bbc.co.uk — Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
    11. saudigazette.com.sa — Sudan paramilitary deliberately targeted hospitals during el-Fasher siege: Report - Latest News from Saudi Arabia and the World
    12. www.arabnews.com — BBC investigation claims systematic RSF attacks ... - Arab News
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