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Rapid and tragic developments continue to unfold in Zamzam Camp for the Displaced, near El Fasher, North Darfur. In the days leading up to April 10, 2025, Zamzam Camp was subjected to siege and shelling, resulting in dozens of deaths and triggering waves of displacement.
Beginning April 11, 2025, the camp came under direct and violent assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to catastrophic humanitarian consequences. By April 13, 2025, Zamzam Camp had fallen under RSF control, with reports confirming the death of hundreds of civilians and the killing of ten humanitarian healthcare workers.
Simultaneously, conditions in El Fasher have continued to deteriorate, particularly in Abu Shouk Camp, where indiscriminate attacks and RSF reinforcements have persisted for several days. As of the morning of April 12, these attacks had resulted in the deaths of over 40 individuals and left hundreds injured, according to verified sources.
By April 13, the situation in Zamzam Camp had become increasingly dire due to ongoing random shelling, generating widespread fear and further displacement. Many families and individuals fled overnight toward El Fasher, with additional waves of displaced persons observed by our team arriving in Tawila.
The lack of functional communication networks and the complete internet blackout have severely hampered coordination, limited the flow of information, and hindered timely responses to the rapidly evolving situation.
Tragically, the renewed and intense assault on Zamzam Camp occurred later on April 13, reportedly killing dozens more. Due to the volatile security conditions and communication disruptions, it remains extremely difficult to verify casualty numbers or assess the full extent of the devastation.
The assault ultimately led to the camp falling under the control of the RSF. Efforts to gather accurate information and support ongoing rescue and relief operations continue under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.