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Sudan's Zamzam Camp Destroyed in RSF Assault, Forcing Mass Displacement

Over 400,000 people have fled Zamzam, with survivors facing famine, violence, and blocked aid access as mass atrocities continue.

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Sudan Faces World’s Worst Displacement Crisis After 2 Years of War
This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows blackened buildings in Darfur's Zamzam camp as Sudanese paramilitaries move through.

Overview

  • The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) conducted a destructive assault on Zamzam camp between April 10 and 14, 2025, displacing over 400,000 people and killing at least 400 civilians, according to UN reports.
  • Satellite imagery from Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab confirms 1.7 square kilometers of the camp were razed by intentional arson, with fires still active as of April 16.
  • Survivors fleeing to Tawila and El-Fasher face extreme shortages of food, water, and shelter, with reports of deaths from thirst, hunger, and disease during arduous journeys.
  • El-Fasher remains under siege by the RSF, with fresh clashes on April 17 killing at least 57 civilians and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region.
  • The UN and humanitarian organizations warn of ongoing mass atrocities, including killings, torture, and sexual violence, and call for immediate aid access and accountability.