Sudan RSF Officer Kills Paediatrician in Nyala Home

30 March 2026

March 30, 2026 (NYALA) – The Preliminary Committee of the Sudan Doctors Trade Union announced on Monday the killing of a paediatrician from Nyala Teaching Hospital following an armed assault inside his residence.

The incident occurred amid a sharp deterioration in security in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The region has witnessed escalating violence and lawlessness since the conflict began, severely impacting humanitarian conditions and essential services, including healthcare.

In a statement today, the committee said Dr Mohamed Ahmed Ali al-Siddiq was killed late Sunday evening. The union described the attack as a “fatal assault” carried out by an officer belonging to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accompanied by several personnel.

The committee mourned the deceased, offering condolences to his family and colleagues while praising his professional career and dedication to his patients. Medical sources told Sudan Tribune that the specific motives behind the killing remain unclear.

The Preliminary Committee of the Sudan Doctors Trade Union previously revealed that 600 medical personnel have been killed or injured since the war broke out in April 2023. This toll highlights the severe risks faced by healthcare workers operating in conflict zones across Sudan.