News|Sudan warRSF attack on hospital in Sudan’s el-Fasher kills 12, medics sayThe attack by the paramilitary on the hospital wounded 17 others, and is the second such attack in 24 hours.
## Conflict and Humanitarian Impact in North Darfur
Conflict and Humanitarian Impact in North Darfur
On Wed, Oct 8, 2025, at least 12 individuals were killed and 17 injured following an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a hospital in North Darfur, Sudan. Among the injured were a female doctor and a nursing staff member, as reported by the Sudan Doctors Network.
The RSF reportedly targeted the el-Fasher Hospital, marking the second attack within 24 hours. The medical group condemned this act as a war crime and urged international intervention to halt further attacks on health facilities and civilian residences. The hospital remains one of the few operational health facilities in the city amid ongoing conflict.
Since April 2023, ongoing conflict between the RSF and the regular Sudanese army has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with UN figures indicating tens of thousands killed and nearly 25 million people experiencing acute hunger. The city of el-Fasher has been particularly affected, becoming a critical center for humanitarian operations within the five Darfur states.
On Wed, Oct 8, 2025, at least 12 individuals were killed and 17 injured following an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a hospital in North Darfur, Sudan.
Medical services are severely strained, with nearly 80% of households unable to access necessary care. The city, home to 400,000 civilians, faces severe shortages of essential resources, with the cost of basic supplies such as animal feed escalating dramatically.
More than one million residents have fled el-Fasher since the onset of the civil war, exacerbated by RSF's intensified attacks following their loss of control over Khartoum earlier this year. The blockade imposed on el-Fasher since May 10, 2024, has further compounded the humanitarian crisis, with local aid organizations struggling to meet the needs of the population.
For further details on the situation in North Darfur and displacement issues, please refer to the full report .
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
