There was a state of terror’: Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre
A hospital worker in Sudan has recounted a harrowing experience of fleeing amid an alleged massacre in the city of El-Obeid. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, involving security forces and protesters. The worker, who wished to remain anonymous for safety reasons, described a “state of terror” as gunfire rang out near the hospital premises. According to the worker, they saw injured individuals being brought into the hospital, including women and children.
The Sudanese government has denied any involvement in the alleged massacre, stating that security forces were responding to violent acts by armed groups. The government spokesperson emphasized that they are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
Protesters, on the other hand, claim that the security forces targeted civilians indiscriminately, leading to a significant number of casualties. The demonstrations in El-Obeid were part of widespread protests against the military’s seizure of power in October last year.
The situation in Sudan remains tense, with conflicting reports emerging from different sources about the events that transpired in El-Obeid. The international community has called for an independent investigation to ascertain the facts and hold accountable those responsible for any violence against civilians.
Sources Analysis:
Anonymous Hospital Worker – Due to the potential risks they face, the worker may have reasons to provide their account anonymously. Their statement can be considered as reflecting a first-hand experience of the events in El-Obeid.
Sudanese Government – The government may have a vested interest in denying any involvement in the alleged massacre to maintain its image and authority. Their statements should be analyzed considering this perspective.
Protesters – The protesters have been actively demonstrating against the military government, and their claims should be evaluated in the context of their opposition to the authorities.
Fact Check:
The reported presence of security forces and protesters in El-Obeid – Verified facts; These events are documented by multiple sources and witnesses.
The denial of involvement by the Sudanese government – Statement that cannot be independently verified; The veracity of this claim depends on the findings of an independent investigation.
Claims of indiscriminate targeting of civilians by security forces – Unconfirmed claims; While these allegations are widespread, further investigation is needed to verify them.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “‘There was a state of terror’: Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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