The ongoing conflict in Sudan has seen a surge in violence, with recent events highlighting the humanitarian crisis gripping the nation. Shelling in North Darfur’s Zamzam camp on Saturday resulted in at least 16 deaths and 42 injuries, according to camp officials. The camp, home to nearly two million displaced people, has faced repeated attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), forcing thousands to flee and exacerbating food shortages.
In a separate incident, a marked ambulance belonging to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was attacked while transporting a woman in labor from Zamzam camp to the Saudi Hospital in El Fasher. The shooting claimed the life of a caretaker and marked the second such attack on MSF ambulances within a month. MSF condemned the assault, urging respect for humanitarian operations and calling for guarantees of safety for medical staff and patients.
Meanwhile, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured the key city of Wad Madani in Al Jazirah state, a strategic victory against the RSF. During the operation, SAF liberated prisoners held by the RSF, many of whom had suffered severe malnutrition and mistreatment during months of captivity. Witnesses described the detainees as being in dire health, and they have since been transferred to medical facilities for care before reuniting with their families.
Local rights groups, including the Al Jazirah Observatory, have condemned RSF abuses, citing violations of international law such as torture, mass killings, and forced displacement. As the conflict escalates, humanitarian organizations continue to call for international intervention to address the growing crisis and ensure the safety of civilians.