### UN Report Reveals Atrocities in Sudan's Zamzam Camp: Over 1,000 Civilians Killed In a harrowing report released by the United Nations, it has been revealed that more than 1,000 civilians were killed during a brutal three-day attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's Darfur region in April 2025. The report details horrific acts including mass executions and sexual violence, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis in a region already suffering from years of conflict and famine. The UN has called for a war crimes investigation into these events, emphasizing the need for accountability for the perpetrators of such atrocities [https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3337034/un-says-sudans-rsf-killed-1000-civilians-horrific-3-day-attack-camp][https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/africa-rest-the-world/news/displacement-camp-over-1000-killed-april-attack-sudans-rsf-4062196]. ### Structure of the Report and Findings 1. **Overview of the Attack**: - The RSF launched a coordinated assault on the Zamzam camp from April 11 to 13, 2025, resulting in widespread violence and chaos. - The camp, which housed approximately half a million displaced individuals, was already facing severe food shortages due to ongoing conflict [https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3734591-sudans-darfur-crisis-un-report-reveals-tragic-details]. 2. **Nature of Violations**: - The UN report documents various human rights violations, including: - **Mass Executions**: Approximately one-third of the victims were summarily executed during the attack [https://www.apnews.com/article/sudan-war-rsf-zamzam-un-report-c7b1a81d4f70dc3e3f6b27c86278ea76]. - **Sexual Violence**: Targeted sexual violence was reported, with many women and girls subjected to gang rapes [https://asaaseradio.com/sudan-war-world-urged-to-ignore-gruesome-sexual-violence]. - **Torture and Abductions**: Civilians were also subjected to torture and abductions during the RSF's takeover [https://www.govbusinessjournal.com/new-un-report-details-harrowing-targeted-gruesome-sexual-violence-and-summary-executions-in-sudans-north-darfur-region]. 3. **International Response**: - The UN has urged for immediate action, calling for a war crimes investigation into the RSF's actions during the attack [https://www.telesurenglish.net/un-report-kills-1000-civilians-sudan]. - Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have echoed these calls, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the victims [https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/over-1000-civilians-killed-in-sudans-darfur-when-paramilitary-group-seized-camp-un-says]. ### Summary of Findings **Key Conclusions**: 1. **Death Toll**: Over 1,000 civilians were killed in the RSF's assault on the Zamzam camp, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the ongoing conflict in Sudan [https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/19/sudan-un-says-rsf-killed-1000-civilians-in-zamzam-refugee-camp-in-april]. 2. **Human Rights Violations**: The report highlights a pattern of serious violations of international law, including mass executions and sexual violence, which may constitute war crimes [https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/un-report-details-horrific-patterns-of-violations-committed-during-rsf-takeover-of-zamzam-idp-camp-sudan]. 3. **Call for Action**: The international community is urged to respond decisively to these atrocities, with calls for investigations and humanitarian assistance to the affected populations [https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3735253-humanitarian-crisis-unfolds-massacres-in-sudans-largest-displacement-camp]. The situation in Sudan's Darfur region remains critical, with urgent needs for humanitarian aid and a robust international response to prevent further atrocities.