Fire destroys shelter at Sudan displacement camp, displaces families
A fire at a displacement camp in Sudan's North Darfur state has destroyed dozens of shelters and forced 34 families to flee, according to the UN's migration agency. The blaze at the Al-Omda camp in Tawila town occurred Sunday, with the cause and any casualties still unknown.
Newly displaced forced into open areas
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported Monday that approximately 34 shelters were consumed by the fire. The affected families, already displaced by conflict, have been relocated to open areas within the same state, further exacerbating their vulnerable situation.
Context of mass displacement in Tawila
The town of Tawila has absorbed tens of thousands of displaced civilians since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the major city of El-Fasher in late October. Local and international organizations have accused the RSF of committing abuses against civilians during its military operations in the region.
Broader humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
The incident adds another layer to Sudan's severe humanitarian crisis. UNICEF recently described the situation for children as "dire," noting that roughly 30 million people nationwide require aid, half of whom are children. The war between the army and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced about 13 million people.
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