Sudan: Hospital Strike Kills 70, UN Reports Surge in Drone Attacks on Civilians

A strike on the Teaching Hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, resulted in 70 deaths and 146 injuries, including 13 children, 7 women, and 3 health workers. The hospital, a referral center for 2 million people, has been forced to close. The attack occurred amidst the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has repeatedly targeted civilian infrastructure and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region. ## Latest Update The UN reports a 'sharp increase' in drone attacks on civilians in Sudan during 2026, with over 500 deaths recorded between January and mid-March. Attacks have also spread across the border into Chad, specifically targeting the town of At Tina. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and officials from WHO and OHCHR have condemned the escalation. ## Timeline * **2026-03-20:** The Teaching Hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, was struck by a drone, resulting in 70 deaths and 146 injuries, according to UN News. * **2026-03-22:** The WHO reported that over 60 people were killed and nearly 90 wounded in a strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, according to DW (English). * **2026-03-22:** The Jerusalem Post reports a hospital strike in Sudan killed at least 64 people, verified by the WHO, bringing the total fatalities linked to attacks on health facilities during Sudan's civil war to over 2,000. ## What to Watch * **Escalation of Drone Warfare:** Monitor the increasing use of drones in the conflict and the potential for further civilian casualties. * **Cross-Border Attacks:** Pay attention to the spread of attacks into neighboring Chad and the implications for regional stability. * **Humanitarian Crisis:** Track the impact on healthcare infrastructure and the ability to deliver essential services to the population.