The situation in Sudan's Darfur region continues to deteriorate, marked by rising death tolls and an overwhelming humanitarian crisis stretching into its third year.
**Escalating Violence in Sudan's Darfur: Over 400 Confirmed Dead as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens**
**Escalating Violence in Sudan's Darfur: Over 400 Confirmed Dead as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens**
The ongoing conflict in Sudan intensifies as the UN reports over 400 fatalities attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid massive displacement in Darfur.
More than 400 fatalities have been reported in recent attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's Darfur, according to the United Nations citing reliable sources. The RSF has escalated its offensive with ground and aerial strikes targeting refugee camps surrounding El-Fasher, the last state capital in Darfur that remains under the control of their adversaries, the Sudanese army.
Since the inception of this bloody power struggle in April 2023, Sudan has been entrenched in one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, leading millions to flee their homes. The UN has verified at least 148 killings from Thursday to Saturday, but further investigations indicate the death toll may be much higher—unverified reports suggest over 400 casualties have occurred. A UN spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani, emphasized that ongoing verification means current numbers do not reflect additional violence on Sunday.
Notably, among the deceased, at least nine humanitarian aid workers have lost their lives as the conflict continues to put immense strain on humanitarian efforts. The nearby refugee camps, such as Zamzam and Abu Shouk, house over 700,000 inhabitants experiencing dire conditions similar to famine.
In a statement on Saturday, the RSF absolved itself of responsibility for civilian deaths, alleging that reports of massacres in Zamzam were fabricated to tarnish its reputation. Following the claims of incursion into Zamzam, the RSF declared successful liberation from the Sudanese army, accusing their rivals of utilizing the camp as a fortified position while placing civilians at risk.
El-Fasher remains the last significant locality under army control, which has faced an ongoing siege by the RSF for the past year. As the conflict inches closer to the two-year mark, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has urged all factions to recommit to substantial efforts aimed at conflict resolution.
Since the inception of this bloody power struggle in April 2023, Sudan has been entrenched in one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, leading millions to flee their homes. The UN has verified at least 148 killings from Thursday to Saturday, but further investigations indicate the death toll may be much higher—unverified reports suggest over 400 casualties have occurred. A UN spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani, emphasized that ongoing verification means current numbers do not reflect additional violence on Sunday.
Notably, among the deceased, at least nine humanitarian aid workers have lost their lives as the conflict continues to put immense strain on humanitarian efforts. The nearby refugee camps, such as Zamzam and Abu Shouk, house over 700,000 inhabitants experiencing dire conditions similar to famine.
In a statement on Saturday, the RSF absolved itself of responsibility for civilian deaths, alleging that reports of massacres in Zamzam were fabricated to tarnish its reputation. Following the claims of incursion into Zamzam, the RSF declared successful liberation from the Sudanese army, accusing their rivals of utilizing the camp as a fortified position while placing civilians at risk.
El-Fasher remains the last significant locality under army control, which has faced an ongoing siege by the RSF for the past year. As the conflict inches closer to the two-year mark, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has urged all factions to recommit to substantial efforts aimed at conflict resolution.
