MSF Response: The fighting in Sudan

MSF Response: The Fighting in Sudan

Amid the ongoing violence, we call on all warring parties to ensure the safety of medical personnel and health facilities, for safe passage of ambulances and #civilians seeking healthcare at all times. They must never be the object of direct attacks and be protected from indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks.

Published on May 10, 2023

Press Releases

Stuck in a Khartoum bunker while there’s shooting outside
Camille Marquis is the outgoing Advocacy Manager for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Sudan. She was due to leave Sudan, after having been on....
Hospital patients and staff facing difficult conditions amid Sudan conflict
Intense fighting has been taking place between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and other parts....
Severe medical needs persist amidst conflict in Sudan
Since 15 April, intense fighting has been taking place between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum....
MSF-supported hospital looted in West Darfur amidst conflict
There have been reports from El Geneina of widespread looting, destruction, and burning of property, including at camps where....
MSF responds to medical needs, prepares to scale up activities in Sudan
In the wake of fighting between armed groups in Sudan which started over a week ago, ongoing violence continues in many parts of the country....
MSF supports 136 wounded in North Darfur; medical teams and wounded trapped as intense fighting continues
Since Saturday 15 April, intense fighting has been taking place between the Sudanese Armed Forces....

Media Interviews

The current health situation in Sudan is in danger
The ambulances and medical teams must be protected at all cost
Medical teams are facing tremendous challenges in Sudan
The health system in Sudan is catastrophic and on a brink of collapse

Staff Testimonies

MSF urge all parties to guarantee the safety of medical staff and patients
Dr. Bakri AbuBakr addresses the challenges faced amid the conflict
Dr. Yousif Yahya, MSF Medical Activity Manager in North Jebel Marra, Central Darfur, Sudan