UN condemns deadly attack on famine-hit camp in Darfur that killed 40
CAIRO — The recent attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a displacement camp in Sudan’s Darfur region has been strongly condemned by the United Nations. The assault on the Abu Shouk camp resulted in the tragic loss of at least 40 lives and left 19 others injured.
The RSF’s attack on the camp outside el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur province, has once again highlighted the plight of civilians caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The Emergency Response Rooms, an activist group monitoring Sudan’s civil war, reported the casualties from the attack.
Sheldon Yett, the U.N. resident and humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, emphasized the need to protect displacement camps and ensure the safety of civilians. The Abu Shouk camp, along with the Zamzam camp, has faced repeated attacks by the RSF, exacerbating an already dire situation worsened by famine.
The RSF’s blockade on el-Fasher has further restricted access to essential resources like food, water, and medical care, leading to a concerning increase in malnutrition-related deaths. The World Food Program has been unable to deliver aid to the city for over a year, putting hundreds of thousands of lives at risk.
Eric Perdison, WFP’s regional director for eastern and southern Africa, highlighted the urgent need for sustained access to provide lifesaving assistance to the vulnerable population in el-Fasher. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has displaced millions and pushed regions into famine, with devastating consequences for the country’s population.
The situation in Sudan’s Darfur region remains precarious, with the International Criminal Court investigating potential crimes against humanity. The conflict, marked by atrocities and mass displacement, continues to take a toll on the civilian population, underscoring the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
