Sudan Civil War: Zamzam Camp Attacks Continue for Third Day, Residents Report Catastrophic Conditions
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Over 100 Civilians Killed in Darfur Region
Devastating attacks on Sudan’s Zamzam displacement camp have entered their third consecutive day, with residents describing increasingly dire conditions. The camp, housing hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the country’s civil war, has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing conflict.
“Death is Everywhere”: Eyewitness Accounts from Ground Zero
Mustafa, a 34-year-old community kitchen worker, told the BBC via WhatsApp: “My uncle and my cousin were killed. People are wounded with no medicine or hospital to save them – they’re dying from bleeding.” Another resident, Wasir, reported being trapped as “all roads are blocked” while shelling continues.
North Darfur’s Health Minister Ibrahim Khater confirmed mass displacements, stating: “I am observing many people walking from Zamzam – mostly children, women and the elderly. Some were injured, tired and saying they lost their family.”
International Condemnation and Verified Atrocities
The United Nations has confirmed over 100 civilian deaths, including at least 20 children and medical personnel. Satellite analysis by Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab shows this marks the most significant ground-based attack on Zamzam since fighting escalated in spring 2024, with evidence of widespread arson destroying camp structures.
Relief International reported nine staff members were “mercilessly killed” in what they describe as targeted attacks on healthcare infrastructure. The charity’s Sudan director Kashif Shafique detailed how RSF fighters allegedly executed victims in a safety bunker.
Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Fallout
The attacks coincide with the second anniversary of Sudan’s civil war, which has:
- Displaced over 12 million people
- Created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
- Pushed communities to famine-like conditions
El-Fasher, the last major Darfur town under army control, remains under RSF siege as the power struggle between military factions continues unabated.
Global Response and Ongoing Concerns
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Clementine Nkweta-Salami expressed being “appalled and gravely alarmed,” while the US State Department condemned attacks on “the most vulnerable of civilians.” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called reports of indiscriminate RSF attacks “shocking” ahead of a Sudan conference.
The RSF denies responsibility, claiming reports are fabricated to discredit their forces. However, mounting evidence from multiple sources continues to paint a grim picture of escalating violence against civilians.
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