SUDAN, April 15, 2025: The United Nations has reported that more than 400 people have been killed in a series of brutal attacks on refugee camps in Sudan’s Darfur region, as violence between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army continues to escalate. Citing reliable sources, the UN confirmed that the RSF, a paramilitary rebel group, carried out coordinated ground and air strikes, primarily targeting the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk displacement camps near Al-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur.
The RSF’s recent offensive has left a trail of devastation, displacing up to 80,000 families in just two days. Initial reports indicate that at least 300 civilians were killed during this wave of violence, along with 10 humanitarian workers from Relief International who were providing critical services at one of the last operational health centers in Zamzam camp.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a fierce power struggle between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces, plunging the country into a brutal civil war that has killed more than 24,000 people, according to UN estimates. However, rights groups warn that the real death toll is likely much higher. The conflict has led to the displacement of nearly 13 million people, making it the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crisis. Of these, around 4 million have fled across international borders, with large numbers seeking refuge in Libya and Uganda.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) described the attacks as “mass casualty events” and said they are still verifying the full extent of the destruction. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stressed the need for urgent international action, warning that Sudan is also on the brink of famine.
The attacks come just ahead of a high-level conference in London, marking the second anniversary of Sudan’s civil war. Organized by the UK, EU, Germany, and France, the event will bring together over 20 foreign ministers and representatives from global organizations to discuss coordinated efforts for peace.
Despite the Sudanese army retaining control of Al-Fasher, the ongoing RSF offensives are raising fears of further bloodshed. The UN has appealed to Sudan’s neighbors and the international community to support efforts for peace, urging all sides to prioritize the protection of civilians and humanitarian access.
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