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.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 16-08-2025 23:42 IST | Created: 16-08-2025 23:42 IST
Darfur Under Fire: Tragic Shelling Heightens Crisis
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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.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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