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Sudan Conflict Escalates: Over 300 Civilians Killed in Darfur Attacks
In a devastating escalation of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, more than 300 civilians were killed over two days in the Darfur region, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The attacks, attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted displacement camps and urban centers, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.
Massacres in Displacement Camps
The RSF launched assaults on famine-stricken displacement camps in North Darfur, including Zamzam and Abu Shorouk, as well as the regional capital El Fasher. These violent incursions resulted in significant casualties and mass displacement, with up to 80,000 families forced to flee their homes. The Zamzam camp, originally housing around half a million people, has now seen up to 400,000 individuals displaced following the RSF’s capture of the area after a four-day assault.
Humanitarian Workers Among the Dead
The violence did not spare humanitarian personnel. Ten aid workers from Relief International were killed during the RSF’s offensive. The attacks have severely hampered humanitarian efforts, with the destruction of infrastructure and ongoing security concerns limiting access to affected populations.
Communications Blackout and Civilian Suffering
Sudan’s continued communications blackout has intensified fears and confusion among families trying to contact loved ones in Zamzam and other affected areas. The lack of communication has severely hampered access to healthcare, humanitarian aid, and human rights documentation. Activists have resorted to using satellite phones and other expensive, unreliable methods to maintain contact.
International Response and Ongoing Conflict
As the war nears its second anniversary, an international conference held in London on April 15, 2025, brought together diplomats and aid officials from around the world to address the humanitarian crisis. The UK pledged £120 million to aid 650,000 Sudanese people. Despite these efforts, the conflict continues to claim lives and displace millions, with the RSF still controlling much of Darfur.
The Sudanese civil war, which began in April 2023, has resulted in at least 24,000 deaths and driven nearly 13 million people from their homes, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian and displacement crises.
The international community faces mounting pressure to intervene effectively to halt the violence and address the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Sudan.
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Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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