Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent appeal following the recent ground offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Zamzam camp in El Fasher, Sudan. The attack, which began on April 11th, has left hundreds of thousands of people besieged and deprived of lifesaving aid in the capital city of North Darfur. In response to the crisis, MSF teams are expanding their activities in Tawila, where over 25,000 displaced individuals have sought refuge.
The RSF and their allied armed groups launched a brutal assault on Zamzam camp, Sudan’s largest displacement camp, resulting in its destruction and the displacement of its residents. Many of the displaced individuals have fled to El Fasher, where they are now trapped and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. MSF teams in Tawila have been overwhelmed by the influx of arrivals, providing critical medical care to those in need.
Reports from Zamzam camp paint a grim picture of the atrocities committed during the offensive, with hundreds of people estimated to have been killed. MSF staff have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the violence, treating patients with gunshot and blast injuries, as well as severe dehydration. The situation is dire, with many vulnerable individuals unable to make the journey to safety.
MSF is calling on the RSF and all armed groups in the area to protect civilians and allow those who wish to flee to do so safely. The organization is also urging states and diplomatic actors to intervene and provide vital assistance to those in need. With the roads to El Fasher blocked, MSF is advocating for air operations to deliver food and medicines to the estimated one million people trapped in the area.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan requires a coordinated and urgent response from the international community. MSF and other organizations are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected, but more resources are needed to address the escalating situation in Tawila and beyond. It is essential that concrete actions are taken to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the suffering of the displaced population.
In the face of this ongoing crisis, MSF remains committed to providing lifesaving medical care to those in need. The organization is calling for a scaled-up response to address the immediate needs of the displaced population and ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those most in need. With the support of the international community, MSF is working to alleviate the suffering of the displaced population and provide essential medical care in the midst of this humanitarian crisis.
