Reports indicate that the RSF's actions have exacerbated suffering among the already vulnerable population.
**Rising Violence in Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Accused of Assaulting Displacement Camp**
**Rising Violence in Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Accused of Assaulting Displacement Camp**
Sudan faces escalating humanitarian crises as alleged attacks on the Zamzam camp reveal dire conditions.
The humanitarian situation in Sudan has taken a tragic turn as the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been accused of attacking the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur. This camp, which houses an estimated 500,000 individuals suffering from famine, was reportedly looted and set ablaze, increasing the urgency of the already catastrophic conditions there.
Since late last year, the Zamzam camp has experienced significant artillery bombardment, but the recent invasion marks a troubling escalation attributable to the RSF's presence. Eyewitness accounts have described the situation as "extremely catastrophic" with rising casualties. The RSF has been involved in a broader conflict with the Sudanese army since the outbreak of civil war in 2023, despite their previous alliance during a coup that aimed to establish a military regime.
Local sources, including the Sudanese IDPs and Refugees Bloc, confirmed that RSF forces stormed the camp on Tuesday. However, an RSF spokesperson denied the allegations, asserting that their forces had merely taken control of a nearby military base that had previously attacked them. This denial contrasts with social media footage showing armed men inside the camp amidst burning structures, though they appear to have removed identifying insignia from their uniforms.
The humanitarian crisis is compounded by the RSF's blockade of access for those seeking medical attention. Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported receiving seven corpses and 21 injured individuals into their facility in Zamzam, with many in critical condition. The lack of surgical capabilities at the hospital is further highlighting the dire situation.
Health Minister Ibrahim Abdullah Khater emphasized the suffering of displaced persons, obstructed by RSF forces from reaching necessary medical care in el-Fasher, the only city in Darfur still under military control. A collective of international non-governmental organizations has criticized the RSF's actions, stating they mark an escalation of violence targeting populations in camps for displaced individuals. They argue that the circumstances now reveal that no area in North Darfur remains a safe haven for those seeking refuge.
As the siege of el-Fasher continues since it began last April, concerns grow over the human cost of the internal conflict, which has drawn global attention to the plight of those displaced. The RSF's alleged tactics have led to widespread accusations of ethnic cleansing, particularly affecting non-Arab communities in the region.
The degradation of humanitarian conditions in Sudan prompts urgent calls for intervention and support for affected populations, revealing the critical need for sustained global attention on this escalating crisis.
Since late last year, the Zamzam camp has experienced significant artillery bombardment, but the recent invasion marks a troubling escalation attributable to the RSF's presence. Eyewitness accounts have described the situation as "extremely catastrophic" with rising casualties. The RSF has been involved in a broader conflict with the Sudanese army since the outbreak of civil war in 2023, despite their previous alliance during a coup that aimed to establish a military regime.
Local sources, including the Sudanese IDPs and Refugees Bloc, confirmed that RSF forces stormed the camp on Tuesday. However, an RSF spokesperson denied the allegations, asserting that their forces had merely taken control of a nearby military base that had previously attacked them. This denial contrasts with social media footage showing armed men inside the camp amidst burning structures, though they appear to have removed identifying insignia from their uniforms.
The humanitarian crisis is compounded by the RSF's blockade of access for those seeking medical attention. Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported receiving seven corpses and 21 injured individuals into their facility in Zamzam, with many in critical condition. The lack of surgical capabilities at the hospital is further highlighting the dire situation.
Health Minister Ibrahim Abdullah Khater emphasized the suffering of displaced persons, obstructed by RSF forces from reaching necessary medical care in el-Fasher, the only city in Darfur still under military control. A collective of international non-governmental organizations has criticized the RSF's actions, stating they mark an escalation of violence targeting populations in camps for displaced individuals. They argue that the circumstances now reveal that no area in North Darfur remains a safe haven for those seeking refuge.
As the siege of el-Fasher continues since it began last April, concerns grow over the human cost of the internal conflict, which has drawn global attention to the plight of those displaced. The RSF's alleged tactics have led to widespread accusations of ethnic cleansing, particularly affecting non-Arab communities in the region.
The degradation of humanitarian conditions in Sudan prompts urgent calls for intervention and support for affected populations, revealing the critical need for sustained global attention on this escalating crisis.
