The UN has confirmed that more than 400 people have been killed in recent attacks by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur. The violence occurred last week when the RSF launched a major ground and aerial assault on refugee camps near el-Fasher, aiming to seize the last Darfur capital held by the Sudanese army. The conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF has been ongoing since April 2023, creating the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and displacing millions.
The UN verified 148 deaths between Thursday and Saturday, but credible sources report over 400 fatalities, with at least nine humanitarian workers among the victims. The RSF has denied responsibility for civilian deaths, accusing the Sudanese army of using camps like Zamzam as military bases and human shields.
El-Fasher remains under siege, and the civil war will enter its third year on Tuesday. A conference in London, co-hosted by the UK, African Union, and European Union, will discuss the ongoing crisis. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced a £120 million aid package for Sudan, emphasizing the importance of Sudan’s stability for international security. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged all parties to seek meaningful steps towards conflict resolution.
