Over 114 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attacks in Sudan: Local official

IANS April 13, 2025 136 views

Sudan's ongoing conflict has reached a horrific new level of violence with the Rapid Support Forces attacking displacement camps in North Darfur. Over 114 civilians have been killed in brutal attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, including nine humanitarian workers from Relief International. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF has now claimed more than 29,600 lives since mid-April 2023. These attacks represent a devastating escalation in a conflict that continues to devastate Sudan's civilian population.

"More than 100 civilians were killed as a result of the brutal attack" - Ibrahim Khatir, North Darfur Health Authority
Khartoum, April 13: More than 114 civilians were killed in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on two displacement camps over the past two days in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, a local official announced.

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RSF militia launched deadly attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk displacement camps

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9 Relief International workers killed in brutal assault

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Ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF continues to devastate Sudan

"More than 100 civilians were killed as a result of the brutal attack launched by the RSF militia on the Zamzam displacement camp yesterday (Friday), with dozens injured," Ibrahim Khatir, director general of North Darfur State's health authority, told Xinhua.

"Today (Saturday), 14 civilians were also killed due to another militia attack on the Abu Shouk displacement camp, with dozens more injured," he added.

Khatir revealed that among the dead in the Zamzam camp were nine employees of Relief International, a non-governmental organisation operating a field hospital in the camp, Xinhua news agency reported.

Emergency Room, a volunteer group, said in a statement that 40 civilians were killed and hundreds injured on Saturday as a result of heavy shelling by the RSF on the Abu Shouk camp.

The RSF issued no immediate comment regarding the attacks.

Since May 10, 2024, fierce fighting has been raging in El Fasher between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF.

Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023, which has claimed more than 29,600 lives, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, a crisis monitoring group cited by the United Nations.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 How can the world just stand by while innocent people are being slaughtered in displacement camps? We need immediate international intervention!
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Michael T.
The article mentions 29,600 lives lost since 2023 - that's nearly 100 people dying every single day. The scale of this tragedy is unimaginable. Why isn't this getting more media coverage?
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Amina J.
My cousin works with Doctors Without Borders in the region. The stories she tells... I wish more people understood what's happening there. These attacks on humanitarian workers are especially despicable.
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David L.
While the situation is tragic, I wish the article provided more context about the political situation leading to these attacks. Understanding root causes is important for finding solutions.
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Rania B.
The targeting of displacement camps is a war crime. The international community needs to hold the RSF accountable. Thoughts and prayers aren't enough - we need action.
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Thomas W.
I appreciate the reporting, but I noticed the numbers from different sources don't quite match up (114 vs 40 killed). Maybe the article could clarify these discrepancies?

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