Sudan: Zamzam camp under shelling as violence escalates in North Darfur

The violence disrupts the already-limited humanitarian aid available on-site. MSF had to suspend activities at one of our clinics in the southern part of the camp, which provided vital nutritional follow-up care for malnourished children in areas most affected by the shelling. Nonetheless, MSF continues efforts to keep providing lifesaving medical care in Zamzam camp.

MSF is also supporting hospitals in North Darfur, namely in the cities of Kebkabya and El Fasher, with donations of medical supplies. Communities there face a shocking escalation in attacks targeting densely populated and residential areas. Last week, local sources reported scores of casualties from an airstrike on Kabkabiya’s market. Meanwhile, El Fasher’s Saudi hospital was struck again on December 13 and 18, causing deaths and injuries among patients and medics.

As this conflict reaches new levels of brutality, we urge all warring parties to respect the protection of civilians, the wounded, and the sick. Medical staff, facilities, and humanitarian workers must be spared, and unhindered access for humanitarian aid must be ensured to avert further suffering and loss of life.