Tag

Hospital Attack

All articles tagged with #hospital attack

El-Daein hospital strike leaves 64 dead as Sudan's army and RSF trade blame
world20 days ago

El-Daein hospital strike leaves 64 dead as Sudan's army and RSF trade blame

A drone strike on El-Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur killed 64 people (including 13 children) and wounded 89, leaving the hospital nonfunctional, according to the WHO. The RSF blamed an army drone, while the army denied involvement. The attack comes amid Sudan's civil war, which has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced about 12 million, with calls for de-escalation and an independent investigation into attacks on healthcare.

Darfur hospital strike leaves 64 dead, 13 children among victims
world20 days ago

Darfur hospital strike leaves 64 dead, 13 children among victims

A Friday strike on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, and wounded 89, with the hospital’s pediatric, maternity and emergency wards damaged and left nonfunctional. The WHO notes more than 2,000 deaths linked to attacks on healthcare in Sudan (2,036 in 213 attacks) amid the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, as international bodies call for civilian protection and de-escalation.

Hundreds Feared Dead as Pakistani Air Strike Hits Kabul Rehab Center
world24 days ago

Hundreds Feared Dead as Pakistani Air Strike Hits Kabul Rehab Center

A Pakistani air strike hit Kabul's Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital, with Taliban officials saying 408 people were killed and 265 injured as families searched for loved ones; Pakistan says the strikes targeted military facilities with no civilians involved, while the UN called for an independent investigation and accountability for civilians in what is the latest flare-up in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict.

MSF hospital strike in Jonglei leaves staff missing as fighting intensifies in South Sudan
africa2 months ago

MSF hospital strike in Jonglei leaves staff missing as fighting intensifies in South Sudan

MSF says a hospital in Jonglei state was hit by government air strikes, leaving staff missing and destroying the main warehouse; a separate MSF facility in Pieri was looted the same day. MSF evacuated patients beforehand and reported one staff member injured. The violence reflects a renewed flare-up between government forces and Machar-aligned forces, with humanitarian access restricted in opposition-held areas and MSF warning that attacks could leave about 250,000 people in Lankien and Pieri without healthcare.

Multiple Journalists Among Casualties in Israeli Hospital Strikes in Gaza
world7 months ago

Multiple Journalists Among Casualties in Israeli Hospital Strikes in Gaza

More than a dozen Palestinians, including journalists, were killed in Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza, with the Palestinian Ministry of Health reporting at least 20 deaths. The strikes involved a double-tap attack on Nasser Medical Complex, targeting emergency responders and media personnel, prompting condemnation from Palestinian authorities and international organizations. The Israeli military claims it does not target journalists and is investigating the incident.

Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills Journalists and Civilians
world10 months ago

Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills Journalists and Civilians

An Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City has killed five people, including three journalists, and injured 30 others, amid ongoing conflict and accusations of war crimes. The attack has drawn condemnation from international media organizations and Palestinian authorities, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists and the complex military and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

international-conflict2 years ago

"IDF Chief Halevi Condemns Israel's Strike on Islamic Jihad HQ in Gaza Hospital"

The IDF launched an attack on a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operational headquarters located in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza, leaving the hospital undamaged and operational. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the operation achieved a major goal and emphasized the efforts to prevent harm to patients and medical teams. The operation resulted in the killing and capture of many terrorists, including senior Hamas leaders, with hundreds of terrorists killed or apprehended since the beginning of the operation at Shifa Hospital.

Idaho Prison Gang Members Face Charges for Hospital Ambush and Escape
crime2 years ago

Idaho Prison Gang Members Face Charges for Hospital Ambush and Escape

Two men, identified as members of a white supremacist prison gang, appeared in court in Boise, Idaho, facing charges related to a hospital ambush and escape that left three correctional officers injured. Skylar Meade, the escaped inmate, and Nicholas Umphenour, a former inmate, are also suspected of two killings in northern Idaho. The arraignment focused on felony escape charges and additional counts of aggravated battery on an officer. Prosecutors allege that Umphenour shot at correctional officers to help Meade escape, leading to serious injuries. Both men were deemed a danger to the community and flight risks, and their bond was set at $2 million.