Darfur Under Fire: Tragic Shelling Heightens Crisis

A paramilitary force attacked a displacement camp in Darfur, Sudan, killing 31 people. This marks a second recent assault on the site, which is experiencing famine. The conflict, driven by power struggles between military factions, has devastated millions in the region and prompted international investigations.

In a tragic escalation of violence in Darfur, Sudan, a paramilitary group targeted a displacement camp, resulting in the deaths of 31 individuals, including seven children and a pregnant woman.

The assault, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), also left 13 injured, marking the second such attack on the Abu Shouk camp near el-Fasher in less than a week.

The ongoing conflict, which began in April 2023, arises from a power struggle between the Sudanese military and the RSF, causing widespread suffering and international scrutiny.