A drone strike hit Al‑Daein Hospital in Darfur, Sudan, on March 22, 2026, killing at least 14 civilians and injuring dozens more, according to local medical sources and humanitarian organizations. The hospital, which serves as a primary care facility for the region, was reportedly targeted in a military operation linked to ongoing clashes between government forces and rebel groups.
Eyewitnesses described a massive explosion that destroyed the hospital’s emergency ward, forcing medical staff to evacuate patients to makeshift tents outside. The Sudanese Ministry of Health confirmed casualties and called for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians.
Humanitarian groups, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), condemned the attack and warned that targeting medical facilities violates international humanitarian law. Relief efforts are underway, but access is limited due to ongoing clashes and security risks in the area.
The incident marks the latest escalation in the Darfur conflict, where sporadic airstrikes and ground assaults have intensified over the past month, displacing thousands of civilians and straining aid organizations.
