While international attention remains fixed on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, a devastating humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Sudan with minimal global awareness. The civil war between the Arab-led Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military, which erupted in April 2023, has created the world’s largest displacement crisis amid systematic atrocities.
New evidence now reveals the horrific details of an April massacre at Zamzam refugee camp in North Darfur. Through intelligence reports and survivor accounts, the full scale of this three-day assault is coming to light. The attack, carried out by RSF forces, may have claimed more than 1,500 civilian lives in what stands as one of the most brutal war crimes of Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
The timing of the massacre coincided with a British-organized conference in London aimed at exploring pathways to end the hostilities. Despite international diplomatic efforts, the violence continued unabated, with the Zamzam camp attack proceeding without intervention.
The conflict has forced millions from their homes, creating a humanitarian catastrophe that has largely escaped Western media coverage. The systematic nature of the violence and the staggering death toll at Zamzam camp underscore the urgent need for increased international attention and action in a war that continues to devastate civilian populations.
