The United States has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Darfur, Sudan, which resulted in at least eight deaths and several injuries. The shelling has also disrupted critical humanitarian efforts in the camp, home to over half a million people and already declared a famine zone, reads a state dept. statement issued on Thursday.
Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson, emphasized the United States' call for the RSF, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and allied forces to cease all military operations in and around Zamzam and other IDP camps. He urged all parties to respect the civilian and humanitarian nature of these camps, keeping them free from combatants and military installations to protect vulnerable populations.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels, with over 25 million people—nearly half the population—desperately in need of aid. More than 12 million have been displaced since the conflict began. The United States called on all armed groups to ensure safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance across the country, including by establishing corridors to deliver aid and allow the safe movement of civilians.
The United States reiterated that a sustainable solution to Sudan’s worsening crisis requires an immediate cessation of hostilities and a commitment to a political transition toward inclusive, civilian-led democratic governance. Washington reaffirmed its support for the Sudanese people in their pursuit of peace and stability.
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