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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State | website U.S. Department of State

US condemns attacks on Zamzam IDP camp in Darfur

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The United States has expressed strong condemnation of recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Darfur, Sudan. The attacks reportedly resulted in at least eight deaths and numerous injuries. The fighting also hindered humanitarian organizations from delivering emergency relief supplies to the camp, which shelters over half a million people and is experiencing famine conditions.

The U.S. government is urging the RSF, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and allied forces to cease all military operations around Zamzam and other camps where Sudanese citizens have sought refuge from ongoing violence. The appeal includes a call for maintaining the civilian and humanitarian nature of these camps by keeping them free of combatants and military installations.

In light of the crisis affecting over 25 million people—half of Sudan's population—the United States emphasizes the need for safe humanitarian access across all regions of Sudan. More than 12 million individuals have been displaced since the conflict began. There is a call for establishing humanitarian corridors to ensure aid delivery and civilian movement.

The United States asserts that an immediate end to hostilities is crucial for resolving Sudan's humanitarian crisis. It remains committed to supporting efforts toward a peaceful political transition led by civilians aiming for democratic governance.

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