Toronto, ON, December 5, 2024 – North Darfur's Zamzam camp, which is currently home to half a million Sudanese people who have been forced to flee ongoing fighting, has come under intense attack, resulting in the deaths and injuries of civilians.

In response to attacks on North Darfur’s famine stricken Zamzam displacement camp, Mohammed Qazilbash, Country Director for Plan International Sudan has issued the following statement:

“It is deplorable to see that Zamzam camp, which is currently home to half a million Sudanese people who have been forced to flee ongoing violence, has come under intense attack, killing and injuring civilians.

“The people here – including many children – are already facing starvation as they are largely cut off from outside assistance. Aid agencies have struggled to reach the camp with urgently needed food, water and medicine as access to the area remains challenging.

“Families have already left everything behind in Darfur – where they’re desperately seeking safety - and have been living in very grim conditions. Now, they are forced to flee again. How much more can they take?

“All parties must respect international humanitarian law, immediately end attacks targeting civilians and allow unhindered access for humanitarian relief. We need to see urgent political dialogue between parties and find a way to end this devastating conflict which is tearing the country apart.”

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