Sudanese Air Force Strike on Al Deain Hospital Triggers Mass Flight
A devastating drone strike targeted the Teaching Hospital in Al Deain, the capital of East Darfur, on March 20, 2026. The attack killed 70 people and destroyed critical medical infrastructure, prompting 4,500 residents to flee toward rural areas. The RSF-controlled city has seen increasing aerial bombardment as the SAF attempts to regain territory. Local aid groups reported that the strike caused panic among the city's IDP population. Source: UN News and The Guardian.
Date: March 20, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 70
Displaced: 4,500
Source: UN News