More than 13,000 people killed in Sudan during the year
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Sudanese Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim says that more than 70% of hospitals and medical facilities are out of service in the Khartoum province.
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A man walks by a house hit in fighting in Khartoum, Sudan, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (AP)
Since last year, as a result of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, more than 13,000 people were killed in Sudan with more than 30,000 others injured, Sudanese Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim told Sputnik.
"Since April 15, as a result of the fighting in Khartoum and other provinces of Sudan, more than 13,000 people have been killed and over 30,000 have been injured," Ibrahim said.
He emphasized that because of the shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, more than 70% of hospitals and medical facilities are out of service in the Khartoum province.
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No negotiations as long as the war continues in Sudan: Al-Burhan
The head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, affirmed on April 13 that he would refrain from negotiating with the Rapid Support Forces as long as the conflict continues. He emphasized his dedication to the "Jeddah Platform" and stressed the importance of the Rapid Support Forces fulfilling their commitments.
Al-Burhan addressed army officers and soldiers in the Omdurman military region, west of Khartoum, stating that the armed forces are open to negotiation, arguing that the process and conditions must be clarified. He stressed that "we will not engage in negotiations as long as the war continues" and citizens' homes remain occupied.
He added, "If the rebels wish to negotiate, they must first remove their forces outside these occupied cities and gather in specific areas," adding, "We are committed to the Jeddah platform, but the other party must implement the obligations it has, according to what was signed in Jeddah."
