Sudan Darfur Attack Leaves at Least 40 Dead in Abu Shouk Displacement Camp

Darfur, Sudan — At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to the Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room, an aid group operating inside the camp.

The assault, reported on Monday, was allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in a two-year civil war with Sudan’s army.

El-Fasher Under Heavy Fire

The attack comes as el-Fasher, the last major army stronghold in Darfur, faces intense RSF offensives. The resistance committee in the city — made up of local citizens and activists — confirmed the violence and the rising civilian death toll.

The United Nations has warned that families trapped in el-Fasher are at risk of starvation, with the ongoing siege cutting off food, water, and medical supplies.

Camp Caught in Crossfire — and Targeted

While Sudanese media reported that the camp was caught in crossfire between the two sides, aid workers inside Abu Shouk described deliberate killings. According to their account:

• Some victims were shot in their homes.
• Others were gunned down in public.

The camp is home to over 200,000 displaced people, many of whom fled earlier waves of violence in Darfur.

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

The civil war between the RSF and Sudan’s army has displaced millions and plunged much of the country into a severe humanitarian crisis. In Darfur, long scarred by past ethnic and political violence, the conflict has reignited fears of mass atrocities.

The UN and aid groups are calling for immediate humanitarian access and protection for civilians, warning that the death toll could rise if the siege of el-Fasher continues.

Key Points

• At least 40 killed in Abu Shouk camp, Darfur.
• Attack blamed on Rapid Support Forces.
• El-Fasher under intense siege — last army stronghold in Darfur.
• Victims killed both in homes and public spaces.
• Over 200,000 displaced people at Abu Shouk at risk.

FAQ

Q: Who carried out the attack on Abu Shouk camp?
A: The aid group on the ground and local committees blame the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Q: Why is el-Fasher strategically important?
A: It is the last major army-controlled city in Darfur, making it a key battleground in the civil war.

Q: How many people live in Abu Shouk camp?
A: Around 200,000 displaced people, many of them survivors of previous conflicts.

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