A BBC investigation has uncovered systematic attacks on healthcare facilities in el-Fasher, Sudan, by paramilitary fighters known as the RSF. The report details at least 43 attacks on hospitals from May 2024 to October 2025, leading to significant casualties among medical staff and the collapse of the local healthcare system. The RSF has denied these allegations, claiming they are part of a smear campaign against them.
The investigation highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on healthcare in Sudan, with the WHO describing the situation in el-Fasher as one of the clearest examples of the war's toll on medical services. Medical professionals have faced violence, and many facilities have been forced to close or relocate due to the attacks, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.