Doctors Without Borders closes South Sudan hospital after 31 years of service following bombing

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Doctors Without Borders closed its Lankien hospital in South Sudan after a February 3 bombing, ending 31 years of medical aid. The hospital was bombarded, destroying supplies and leading to looting and vandalism. MSF suspects government forces due to aerial bombing capacity and presence in the area. This closure is part of a trend of attacks on healthcare in South Sudan, leaving hundreds of thousands without medical access.


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