Heavy fighting erupted along Sudan's border with Chad this week, killing at least 17 people and overwhelming medical teams with 66 critically wounded patients. Doctors Without Borders reported treating casualties in Chad under dire conditions: limited supplies, erratic electricity, and medicine shortages. ⚠️
The clashes in Tina – a strategic Darfur town still held by Sudan’s military – mark the latest escalation in the army’s conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF seized most of Darfur in 2025, but Sudan’s government claims it repelled this latest attack. 🔥
Chad closed its border with Sudan "until further notice" last week to prevent spillover violence, complicating aid delivery through the Tina crossing. Solar panels and generators now power overwhelmed clinics as staff race to save lives. 🏥
This conflict, which began in April 2023, has killed over 40,000 people according to UN estimates. Civilians in Darfur and Kordofan face growing risks from drone strikes and disrupted humanitarian access. 🌍
