Over 300 Deaths Reported Due to Mysterious Poisoning in Sudan
In a shocking development, more than 300 people have reportedly died in the Hilaliya area of Al-Jazeera State, Sudan, due to an unknown poisoning, according to medical sources. Aqil Suwar al-Dahab, head of the Forensic Medicine Advisory Office at the Federal Ministry of Health, confirmed the rising death toll and ruled out cholera as the cause, urging international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to intervene urgently.
Local accounts indicate that over 200 individuals were killed as a result of the siege imposed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the area for more than two weeks. Reports suggest that many died from gunfire, while others succumbed to water poisoning or cholera-related symptoms. The Sudanese Doctors Network has accused the RSF of looting medical facilities and impeding the treatment of the injured, calling for immediate humanitarian assistance to the besieged civilians.
Humanitarian Crisis Escalates Amid Conflict
The situation in Al-Jazeera State has drawn international attention, with accusations against the RSF for not only causing civilian casualties but also for looting pharmacies and detaining residents. The Sudanese Foreign Ministry has reported that the RSF is responsible for the deaths of at least 120 civilians within just two days, attributing these fatalities to bullets and food poisoning amid the ongoing siege.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and displacing over 11 million people. The United Nations has labeled the situation one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history, with both factions accused of war crimes against civilians and obstructing humanitarian aid.
