Why it matters:
The ongoing violence in Sudan highlights the dire humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for international intervention to protect vulnerable populations and aid workers.
The big picture:
The conflict in Sudan, which has escalated since April 2023, has led to widespread devastation and displacement. The recent attacks on refugee camps underscore the increasing danger faced by civilians and humanitarian efforts in the region.
What he is saying:
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Clementine Nakuta Salami, stated that the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias began their assault on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, as well as the nearby city of El Fasher, on Friday.
She noted that the camps were attacked again on Saturday, and tragically, "9 aid workers were killed while they were at one of the few remaining health centers in the Zamzam camp." Salami condemned the violence, calling it "a deadly and unacceptable escalation in a series of ruthless attacks on displaced individuals and aid workers in Sudan since the conflict began nearly two years ago."
Key points:
- El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, is under military control, with ongoing clashes between the army and Rapid Support Forces.
- The internal conflict in Sudan has drawn in neighboring countries, including Chad and the Central African Republic.
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions on RSF leader "Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo," known as "Hemedti," and several Emirati arms-dealing companies, citing genocide in Darfur.
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