RSF Seizes Zamzam Camp in Sudan, Killing 400 and Displacing 400,000 After Two Years of Conflict
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of the Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's North Darfur region, sparking a humanitarian crisis. The assault, which began on Friday, has resulted in the deaths of over 400 civilians and the displacement of up to 400,000 people from the camp, according to the United Nations. The camp, previously sheltering up to a million people, has been described as famine-hit, exacerbating the already dire situation. An estimated 150,000 people have been killed throughout the conflict, with 20,000 deaths directly attributed to the fighting. The RSF's actions have led to widespread displacement, with a total of 15 million people uprooted across Sudan, including 3.8 million who have fled to neighboring countries.
The RSF's offensive is part of a broader conflict that has raged for two years between the paramilitary group and Sudan's army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. This war has displaced a total of 13 million people across the country, with 3.8 million fleeing to neighboring nations. The conflict has been marked by widespread violence, including the use of rape as a weapon of war, as reported by Amnesty International. Over 2,776 children have been killed or maimed since the conflict began, and 8 million people are on the brink of famine. The army recently recaptured Khartoum, but the RSF has lost significant territory across Sudan.
In response to the escalating crisis, international officials gathered in London to discuss pathways to peace and increase humanitarian aid. The UK announced a £120 million aid package, while the EU pledged over €522 million, and Germany committed an additional €125 million. These efforts aim to address the world's worst humanitarian crisis, as described by the UN, which has seen famine declared in multiple locations, including Zamzam camp. Over 30 million people in Sudan are in desperate need of aid, and 12 million women and girls are at risk of gender-based violence. UNICEF has reported that the number of children needing humanitarian assistance has doubled to more than 15 million since the start of the conflict.
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