Sudan’s RSF Claims Control of Famine-Hit Zamzam Camp in Darfur

Sudan’s RSF Claims Control of Famine-Hit Zamzam Camp in Darfur

Published on April 13, 2025

Lead Paragraph: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Sunday that it has taken control of the famine-hit Zamzam camp in Darfur after two days of heavy shelling and gunfire. The attacks have reportedly killed at least 100 people, including children and aid workers, according to the United Nations.

Key Developments

  • The RSF claims to have “liberated” the camp from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), accusing the SAF of using civilians as human shields.
  • More than 100 people were killed in the attacks, with some reports suggesting the toll could be four times higher.
  • Activists report additional civilian casualties in nearby areas, including 56 deaths in Um Kadadah.

Humanitarian Crisis

The conflict in Sudan has created what the United Nations describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Over 12 million people have been displaced, and famine has been detected in five areas, including Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps. An estimated 25 million people are facing extreme hunger.

Background

The RSF has intensified its attacks in Darfur, aiming to seize the last state capital not under its control. The conflict has divided Sudan, with the army controlling the north and east, while the RSF dominates Darfur and parts of the south.

Image Attribution

Displaced families in Sudan face violence, hunger, and death at every turn

Image: AFP via Al Jazeera

Source

Original article by Al Jazeera.