Over 400 Killed in Darfur as Violence Escalates, Says UN
The UN says more than 400 people have tragically died in recent violence in Sudan’s Darfur Conflict. The UN says these deaths were caused by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group, and the information comes from trusted sources.
The violence broke out last week when the RSF launched strong ground and air attacks on refugee camps near the city of El-Fasher. This city is the last state capital in Darfur still held by the Sudanese army, which is currently at war with the RSF.
The deadly conflict between the RSF and the army started in April 2023 and has since caused one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Millions of people have been forced to flee their homes, and many are now living in crowded camps with very little food or help.
The UN says it has officially confirmed 148 deaths from Thursday to Saturday, but they believe the real number is much higher. UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said that their team is still working to confirm more cases and that the death toll doesn’t yet include violence that occurred on Sunday.
Tragically, at least nine humanitarian aid workers were among the people killed.
The camps around El-Fasher — especially Zamzam and Abu Shouk — shelter over 700,000 people. Many of them are already struggling with hunger and a lack of basic supplies.
While the RSF denies harming civilians and blames the army for using people as human shields, witnesses and aid groups report a different, more troubling reality.
As the war approaches its third year, world leaders will gather in London this week to talk about ways to bring peace to Sudan. The UK has promised £120 million in help and said that peace in Sudan is very important for the safety of the world.
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