News|Sudan warDisplacement camps swell with people fleeing Sudan’s war-ravaged el-FasherSatellites show one camp spanning 500,000 square metres near the city of al-Dabba, as tens of thousands seek refuge.
Several displacement camps have been established as a result of the conflict in Sudan, specifically due to the occupation of el-Fasher by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October. This article provides an overview of the extent of…
Several displacement camps have been established as a result of the conflict in Sudan, specifically due to the occupation of el-Fasher by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October. This article provides an overview of the extent of displacement and the impact on the affected regions.
A new camp has been set up in Qarni, located northwest of el-Fasher. According to satellite images reviewed, the camp expanded by 13,000 square meters (140,000 square feet) between December 14 and December 29, reaching a total area of approximately 199,000 square meters (15,550 square yards).
In addition, a larger camp for displaced individuals has expanded in Sudan’s Northern State, near the city of al-Dabba. This camp, known as El-Afadh, covers at least 500,000 square meters (0.2 square miles) after growing by 370,000 square meters (0.14 square miles) since November 19.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant displacement. The United Nations reports that 107,000 individuals have been displaced from el-Fasher and surrounding areas since late October. The RSF’s occupation of the city has been marked by ethnically motivated violence, including mass killings, assaults, and detentions.
Several displacement camps have been established as a result of the conflict in Sudan, specifically due to the occupation of el-Fasher by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October.
Nabiha Islam, a physician who volunteered at the camp in al-Dabba, reported limited resources for the thousands of traumatized refugees arriving at the camp.
A team of UN aid workers recently visited el-Fasher, describing it as largely deserted with significant destruction. UN aid coordinator Denise Brown highlighted the precarious living conditions, with many residents lacking access to sanitation and water.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 100,000 deaths and displaced 14 million people, including 4.3 million who have fled to neighboring countries. The UN has identified famine in several regions, describing the situation as the "world’s worst humanitarian crisis."
Following the takeover of el-Fasher, RSF forces are advancing into the Kordofan region, causing an additional 53,000 people to seek refuge, according to the UN. Mohamed Refaat, Sudan chief of mission for the UN’s International Organization for Migration, has warned of potential violence in the city of Kadugli if a ceasefire is not established.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
