Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Sudan as Fighting Escalates at Displacement Camp**

The Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, housing around 500,000 people suffering from famine, has reportedly been stormed by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, leading to destruction and further casualties amidst the ongoing civil war.**

A severe humanitarian crisis is currently unfolding in Sudan as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of violently storming the Zamzam displacement camp, which is already confronting critical famine conditions. This camp, located in North Darfur, shelters approximately 500,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have faced relentless hardships.

Local refugee groups have reported alarming incidents of looting and arson within the camp. Eyewitness accounts describe the situation as "extremely catastrophic," with many casualties resulting from the violence. The RSF's assault is unprecedented in the context of the ongoing conflict, which has been raging since the civil war reignited in 2023.

The RSF, which once formed an alliance with the Sudanese military to seize power, has now denounced the allegations as they claim to have targeted a nearby military stronghold instead. Despite these claims, social media footage appears to show RSF fighters within the camp, further complicating the narrative. In a response, the RSF stated they had issued warnings to residents to avoid areas of conflict, yet the devastation to the market and surrounding homes is evident.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported receiving numerous casualties at their hospital in the camp, with seven deaths and 21 injuries treated so far, many sustaining severe wounds. The situation has been exacerbated by RSF's blockade, preventing access to medical treatment in the city of el-Fasher, where the sole remaining hospital is located.

Recent artillery strikes on the camp have led to increased displacement and suffering of those who were already vulnerable. In December, various international organizations highlighted the escalating violence in Zamzam, indicating a significant deterioration in safety for the displaced populations across North Darfur.

As the situation intensifies, the plight of the displaced individuals grows more desperate, with no sanctuary available from escalating violence within the region. The el-Fasher city remains the last military-controlled area in Darfur, increasingly becoming a focal point of conflict amidst broader efforts toward peace and stability.