Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, stated that at least 270 people have been killed and more than 2,600 have been injured since the Sudan conflict began on April 15, a figure reported by Sky News Arabia.
According to the Sudanese Doctors Association, no fewer than 174 civilians are among the dead, with 1,041 civilians reported injured. The tally underscores the human toll of fighting that has disrupted healthcare access and humanitarian aid across the country.
Officials noted that pinning down an exact casualty number is challenging due to restricted access for medical personnel and rescue teams amid ongoing hostilities. This limits comprehensive on-the-ground assessments and the ability to verify the full scope of losses in real time.
Earlier updates indicated that on a single day, 30 civilians lost their lives and 245 were wounded in Sudan, highlighting the rapid surge of violence.
The clash pits the Sudanese armed forces, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Commander of the Emergency Response Forces, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. The confrontation has intensified since it opened in the morning of April 15, affecting Khartoum and extending to the capital and other regions across the country.
On April 18, representatives announced a ceasefire, but fighting continued as parties struggled to adhere to the pause and resume discussions. The humanitarian situation remains precarious as communities face displacement, food insecurity, and limited access to essential services. (Source: Sky News Arabia)