Attacks on camps hosting displaced people in Sudan's western Darfur region have continued for a third day, with devastating consequences. The Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, which provide refuge for over 700,000 people fleeing Sudan's ongoing civil war, have been targeted by violent assaults, leaving more than 100 dead, including at least 20 children and a medical team. Residents of the camps describe the situation as catastrophic, with many wounded and unable to access medical care due to the destruction of health facilities.

The violence, attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has escalated since late last week. These forces have reportedly shelled the camps and surrounding areas, causing widespread panic and further displacement. Some survivors have managed to flee, making the difficult journey to the town of el-Fasher, but many are left behind in dire conditions with blocked escape routes.

One camp resident, Mustafa, described the chaos, mentioning the deaths of those working in the community kitchen and medical staff who were attempting to reopen the hospital. "There is no medicine or hospital to save them - they are dying from bleeding," he said, expressing his fear of further attacks.

The UN's humanitarian coordinator in Sudan condemned the attacks, calling them a brutal escalation that targets displaced civilians and aid workers. Reports from the region highlight the growing humanitarian crisis, with relief organizations, including Relief International, confirming the deaths of nine of their workers in the attacks on Zamzam. The aid group alleged that the RSF was specifically targeting health infrastructure to prevent access to medical services for those in need.

As the war between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues, the humanitarian situation worsens. The conflict, now entering its second year, has led to the displacement of over 12 million people and has pushed many communities to the brink of starvation. With the RSF controlling significant areas of Darfur and continuing their siege on el-Fasher, the region remains in a state of severe instability, exacerbating the world's largest ongoing humanitarian crisis.