28 killed, 37 injured in bombardment of fuel station in Sudan's capital: media
Africa
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Xinhua
| Dec 09, 2024
At least 28 people were killed and 37 others injured on Sunday in a bombardment targeting a fuel station south of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, according to a volunteer group and local media.
"The ammonia fuel station, in the new Market 6 in Mayo neighborhood, north of Bashair Hospital, was bombed, resulting in significant human and material losses," South Khartoum Emergency Room, a local volunteer group, said in a statement on Sunday.
The injuries included 29 burn cases, three of which were first-degree burns, and eight cases of shrapnel wounds, it noted.
The group said medical efforts were going on to deal with the incident, calling for additional medical assistance for the injured.
The Sudanese news portal Al-Rakoba confirmed on Sunday that 28 people were killed and 37 others injured in the bombardment of the ammonia fuel station.
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So far, no party has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since mid-April 2023.
The deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,120 deaths and displaced over 14 million people, either inside or outside Sudan, according to estimates by international organizations.
Correction and Apology
This article has been updated with the correct picture after erroneously using a photo of South Sudan's President Salva Kiir in a story about an incident in Sudan.
We deeply apologize to President Salva Kiir, the people of South Sudan, and our readers for this mistake. The error occurred in an article published on December 10, 2024, titled "28 Killed, 37 Injured in Bombardment of Fuel Station in Sudan's Capital."
The image of President Salva Kiir, which had no connection to the story, was inadvertently attached due to a production mix-up. Once the issue was identified, we immediately replaced the photograph with one relevant to the report.
We apologise for this regrettable oversight and remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism in our reporting.