In April, paramilitary forces in Sudan, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), conducted an attack on the Zamzam camp for displaced individuals, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 people, according to a report from the United Nations human rights body. This figure represents a substantial increase from earlier estimates and highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in the region, particularly in the context of ongoing civil conflict.

The R.S.F. has been engaged in combat with Sudan's military for nearly three years, and the U.N. has indicated that the actions taken during this attack may amount to the war crime of murder. The assault on the camp, which housed approximately 500,000 residents at the time, lasted three days and involved widespread violence, including the killing of medical staff and the destruction of homes.

The U.N. report details that 319 of the fatalities were the result of summary executions. Additionally, the report documented 104 cases of sexual violence, affecting primarily women and children from the Zaghawa ethnic group. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by displaced populations in conflict zones, where violence and human rights abuses are prevalent.