Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
Summary
The conflict in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Zamzam camp for displaced people due to attacks reportedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These individuals have been forced to endure harsh conditions, consuming leaves and charcoal to survive, while struggling with lack of safe water sources and an overall food crisis.Key Facts
- People are fleeing the Zamzam camp in Sudan near the city of el-Fasher due to attacks, reportedly by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Displaced individuals are forced to eat leaves and charcoal to survive due to a lack of food and water.
- The journey to find safety in Tawila is 40km, often made in extreme temperatures, and reports indicate that some people are dying en route due to thirst.
- The RSF has been battling the army for two years in a conflict that has caused the death of an estimated 150,000 people and forced 13 million from their homes.
- Funding issues have resulted in the United Nations reducing the food aid it delivers to areas of Sudan hit by famine.
- The RSF is accused of targeting non-Arabic residents of Darfur in the ongoing conflict.
- UK Foreign Minister David Lammy has suggested the situation in Darfur has "the hallmarks of ethnic cleansing" and might constitute crimes against humanity.
- Since April 10, at least 481 people have been reportedly killed in North Darfur, near el-Fasher.
- Tawila, where many are seeking safety, is struggling to provide shelter, food, and water for an influx of about 130,000 to 150,000 displaced people.
- There are reports of burnt homes, targeting of aid facilities, and rising incidences of sexual violence amid the conflict.
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