The UN reports over 100 civilians died in attacks last week in Sudan's Darfur region. At least 20 children and medical workers were among those killed. These assaults targeted El Fasher city and two nearby refugee camps housing around 700,000 people facing severe hunger.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces allegedly carried out these attacks, though they deny responsibility. Relief International lost nine staff members, including doctors and drivers, during the assault on the Zamzam camp. The organization called it a deliberate strike against health facilities serving displaced people.
Camp residents describe horrific conditions. One community kitchen worker told the BBC that many young people and doctors were killed. Another resident said people with injuries could not receive treatment because hospitals were destroyed. Both mentioned that all escape routes from the camps remain blocked.
This violence comes as Sudan marks two years of civil war between the army and RSF. The conflict has created what experts call the world's largest humanitarian emergency. More than 12 million people have fled their homes since fighting began on April 15, 2023. El Fasher stands as the final major Darfur town under army control after almost a year under RSF siege.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces allegedly carried out these attacks, though they deny responsibility. Relief International lost nine staff members, including doctors and drivers, during the assault on the Zamzam camp. The organization called it a deliberate strike against health facilities serving displaced people.
Camp residents describe horrific conditions. One community kitchen worker told the BBC that many young people and doctors were killed. Another resident said people with injuries could not receive treatment because hospitals were destroyed. Both mentioned that all escape routes from the camps remain blocked.
This violence comes as Sudan marks two years of civil war between the army and RSF. The conflict has created what experts call the world's largest humanitarian emergency. More than 12 million people have fled their homes since fighting began on April 15, 2023. El Fasher stands as the final major Darfur town under army control after almost a year under RSF siege.
