Over 100 Killed in RSF Attacks on Displacement Camps in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces launched a two-day assault on Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps, killing civilians and aid workers, as humanitarian conditions worsen.
- The RSF and allied militias attacked Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps, as well as the city of El-Fasher, on April 11-12, 2025, resulting in over 100 civilian deaths, including 20 children and nine aid workers.
- Relief International reported that its clinic, the last operational health post in Zamzam, was overtaken, and its staff killed during the assault.
- The attacks destroyed critical infrastructure, including homes, markets, and healthcare facilities, leaving over 700,000 displaced residents without essential services.
- The RSF denied responsibility for the attacks, claiming the allegations were fabricated and part of a media campaign by their rivals.
- UN officials and humanitarian organizations have condemned the violence, calling for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted aid access to the affected areas.