Al Fasher, Sudan – The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed deep alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s North Darfur State, as deadly violence intensifies in the region’s capital, Al Fasher. The assault comes just two weeks after a brutal attack on famine-hit displacement camps in Zamzam and Abu Shouk that reportedly claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, including aid workers.

According to UN estimates, more than 400,000 people were forced to flee the Zamzam camp earlier this month alone. Amid widespread insecurity, there are growing reports of harassment, intimidation, and arbitrary detention of displaced persons at checkpoints as they seek safety.

Despite limited resources and security challenges, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners are stepping up emergency support in the Tawila area, where a large number of displaced persons from Zamzam have sought refuge. Aid organizations are struggling to meet the overwhelming needs, especially as women and children continue to flee across the border into Chad in search of safety and assistance.

The violence is not isolated to North Darfur. Reports have also emerged of mass killings in Omdurman, located in Khartoum State, highlighting the scale and spread of brutality in a conflict that is now entering its third year.

The Secretary-General is calling for the immediate cessation of hostilities and is urging the international community to act swiftly to stop the cycle of violence and devastation. He emphasized the need for safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all affected areas and stressed that all parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.

He reiterated that civilians must be protected, and those responsible for atrocities must be held accountable.

As the conflict continues to destabilize the broader region, pressure is mounting on global leaders to respond with urgency and compassion to the growing crisis in Sudan.