"Militia Strikes Wipe Out Sudan Displacement Camp, Leaving at Least 60 Dead"

Devastating Drone and Artillery Strikes Kill at Least 60 in Sudan Displacement Camp A devastating drone and artillery strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries on a displacement shelter in El Fasher has killed at least 60 people, including children, women, and the elderly. The attack, which hit the Dar al-Arqam shelter twice with drones and eight times with artillery shells, has been described as a "massacre" by local activists who are calling for international intervention. According to the resistance committee for El Fasher, the RSF paramilitary group carried out the strikes on the displacement center, which has been under siege for over 500 days. The attack occurred in the western city of El Fasher, where civilians have been trapped and subjected to repeated bombardments by the RSF. The incident highlights the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan's besieged city of El Fasher, where thousands of people are living in displacement camps with limited access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical care. The Dar al-Arqam shelter was one of the largest displacement centers in the area, housing over 1,000 families. Eyewitnesses described the scene after the attack as "chaotic" and "horrific." "We saw people running for their lives, screaming and crying," said a local activist who wished to remain anonymous. "The sound of explosions was deafening, and the smell of smoke and fire filled the air." The RSF has been accused of numerous human rights abuses in Sudan, including attacks on civilians and displacement camps. The group's actions have been widely condemned by international organizations and human rights groups. "This is a clear example of the RSF's disregard for human life and their continued efforts to terrorize civilians," said a spokesperson for Amnesty International. "We call on the international community to take immediate action to protect civilians in Sudan and hold those responsible accountable." The incident has sparked widespread outrage among local activists, who are demanding international intervention to end the siege and protect civilians. "This is not just a humanitarian crisis, it's a war crime," said a spokesperson for the resistance committee. "We need the international community to take action now to stop this senseless violence and protect our people." The current situation in El Fasher remains dire, with thousands of people still trapped under siege and facing severe shortages of food, water, and medical care. The UN has called for urgent access to the area to deliver aid and evacuate civilians. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, local activists are urging the international community to take immediate action to protect civilians in Sudan. "We need the world to know what's happening here," said a local activist. "We need them to act now to stop this senseless violence and bring peace to our people." This story was compiled from reports by The Guardian and The Guardian.