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Sudan's RSF Attack on Refugee Camp Leaves 40 Dead

8/13/2025

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Summary

RSF Attack Refugees

In a tragic escalation of violence, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a brutal attack on the Abu Shouk refugee camp, claiming the lives of at least 40 and injuring 19. This camp, sheltering around 450,000 displaced individuals, has endured relentless assaults since the civil war erupted in April 2023. The UN raises alarms over a looming famine and a deepening humanitarian crisis threatening millions.

Summary

IOM Urges Safe Passage

Renewed violence in Sudan has forced over 3,570 individuals, including 500 from the Abu Shouk camp, to flee their homes. The International Organization for Migration urgently calls for safe passage for those escaping the turmoil. With humanitarian access severely limited, critical shortages of supplies deepen the crisis in North Darfur and South Kordofan.

History

Historical Context

The Darfur conflict began in 2003, resulting in over 300,000 deaths and displacing millions, reflecting Sudan's systemic violence. By 2019, 2.5 million people were displaced due to ongoing strife. Recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on vulnerable camps highlight a troubling pattern, exacerbating regional instability and humanitarian crises, with millions facing famine and displacement as of 2024.

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RSF Attack Refugees

In a tragic escalation of violence, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a brutal attack on the Abu Shouk refugee camp, claiming the lives of at least 40 and injuring 19. This camp, sheltering around 450,000 displaced individuals, has endured relentless assaults since the civil war erupted in April 2023. The UN raises alarms over a looming famine and a deepening humanitarian crisis threatening millions.

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