Khartoum – Sudan Now | May 4, 2026

 

The Sudanese Doctors Network has rejected statements attributed to Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in which he suggested that some doctors are aligned with parties to the conflict, stressing that doctors “are not part of the military battle” and warning that such accusations threaten the safety of healthcare workers across the country.

 

In a statement, the network expressed deep concern over the remarks, emphasizing that drawing doctors into the conflict “contradicts their humanitarian mission” and exposes hundreds of healthcare professionals to serious risk, particularly amid the ongoing war.

 

The network called on all military parties not to involve doctors in the conflict, stressing that medical personnel, like other civilians, have paid a heavy price as a result of the war, including killings, displacement, and violations targeting healthcare facilities and their staff.

 

The network affirmed that Sudanese doctors continue to carry out their humanitarian duties under “extremely complex” conditions, amid severe shortages of resources and a deteriorating security environment. It called for the necessary protection to be provided and for a safe setting that enables them to continue delivering life-saving healthcare services.

 

It also renewed its appreciation for medical personnel working across the country, praising their sacrifices and efforts, and said these roles “reflect the highest ideals of humanity.”

 

Al-Burhan had earlier said in remarks that “doctors in hospitals in southern Khartoum provided the Sudanese army with continuous information on the movements and equipment of the RSF,” adding that “a large part of the army’s success there is due to those efforts.”

 

These statements come amid escalating mutual accusations between the parties to the conflict, alongside growing warnings over the consequences of targeting or politicizing the healthcare sector, at a time when the health system is facing widespread collapse as a result of the ongoing war since April 2023.