Violent Attacks on Aid Workers in Sudan Threaten Humanitarian Efforts

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Violent Attacks on Aid Workers in Sudan Threaten Humanitarian Efforts
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TL;DR

Armed men attacked a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) group delivering medical supplies in Sudan's capital, Khartoum. The attackers physically assaulted the team, detained the driver, and stole the vehicle. MSF warns that their activities in the Turkish Hospital are now in serious jeopardy and may not be able to continue without minimum safety guarantees. The security situation in Sudan has deteriorated, with ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary groups, causing a severe humanitarian crisis and forcing civilians to flee their homes.

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