Sudan: UN deplores deadly shelling on Zamzam camp
December 3, 2024
The United Nations has condemned the deadly shelling of a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan’s conflict-ridden Darfur region. The attack, which occurred on December 2, killed at least 20 people and injured dozens more.
The Zamzam camp, located in North Darfur, is home to some 120,000 IDPs who have fled violence in other parts of the region. The camp has been repeatedly targeted by armed groups, and the latest attack is the deadliest in recent months.
UN Condemnation
In a statement released on December 3, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemned the attack on the Zamzam camp. He called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to protect civilians.
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries caused by this heinous attack on innocent civilians,” Guterres said. “Those responsible must be held accountable.”
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, also condemned the attack and called for an immediate end to the violence in Darfur.
“This latest attack on the Zamzam camp is a reminder of the urgent need to find a political solution to the conflict in Darfur,” Grandi said. “The violence must stop, and all parties must respect international humanitarian law.”
Background
The conflict in Darfur has been ongoing since 2003, when ethnic minority rebels took up arms against the government accusing it of discrimination and neglect. The government responded with a scorched-earth campaign that involved widespread human rights abuses, including mass killings, rape, and torture.
The conflict has displaced millions of people and created a humanitarian crisis in Darfur. The Zamzam camp is one of hundreds of IDP camps in the region, and it has been repeatedly targeted by armed groups.
Call for Action
The UN has called on the Sudanese government to investigate the attack on the Zamzam camp and to bring the perpetrators to justice. The UN has also called on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to Darfur and to support efforts to find a political solution to the conflict.
Sudan: UN deplores deadly shelling on Zamzam camp
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