Over 300 civilians killed in Darfur attacks amid escalating conflict
- Recent RSF attacks in the Darfur region resulted in more than 300 civilian deaths.
- The violence coincides with the nearing two-year mark of the civil war that began in April 2023.
- These developments highlight the urgent need for international humanitarian intervention and support.
Sudan, a nation currently engulfed in a devastating civil war, has witnessed a horrific escalation in violence recently. Reports indicate that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces carried out brutal attacks on two displacement camps in the Darfur region on April 12 and 13, 2025. These assaults have left over 300 civilians dead, including children and humanitarian workers. This tragic event occurs as the civil war in Sudan approaches its two-year mark, having originally erupted on April 15, 2023, due to escalating tensions between the military and paramilitary factions. The United Nations has reported that the death toll and consequent displacement of families from the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps are alarming. Initial reports suggested a death toll of over 100; however, updated figures provided by the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reveal a much graver situation. Ten humanitarian personnel from the NGO Relief International were among the fatalities, in a region where displaced people are already suffering from famine and conflict. With control over the capital Khartoum having shifted back to the Sudanese military, the RSF's recent attacks have intensified. Local sources indicate that approximately 60,000 to 80,000 families have been displaced due to these brutal operations, adding to the already significant humanitarian crisis in the area. Many survivors remain in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, but are under severe threat from ongoing RSF sieges. The U.N. migration agency has made alarming statements regarding the ongoing human rights violations, noting that nearly 13 million Sudanese have been uprooted from their homes, with many fleeing to neighboring countries. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with inadequate funding for refugee assistance aggravating the already dire dilemmas faced by those displaced. Upcoming international gatherings, such as the conference in London convened to discuss the war's anniversary, aim to address the situation and seek international support for Sudan and its citizens affected by this devastating conflict.