The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 114 people, including 63 children, were killed in a drone attack on a kindergarten and hospital in Sudan’s South Kordofan state.
The attack, which occurred on Thursday, also injured 35 people and was described by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as “senseless”.
The attack targeted the Kalogi Rural Hospital and a nearby kindergarten, with paramedics and responders also coming under attack as they tried to move the injured.
Survivors have been moved to Abu Jebaiha Hospital for treatment, and urgent calls have been made for blood donations and medical support.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of mounting the attack, although they have denied harming civilians in the past.
The RSF has also claimed control of Sudan’s largest oil field, Heglig, a move described as “pivotal”.
The conflict in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced nearly 12 million people since April 2023.
The UN has condemned the attack and called for an end to the violence and increased access to humanitarian aid.
