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UN warns of dire conditions at Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan; calls for safe passage and protection of civilians
Summary
The UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Sudan reported that tens of thousands in Zamzam displacement camp face intermittent siege, shelling and ground attacks, with children malnourished; the UN urged parties to respect international humanitarian law and enable civilian passage to safety.
The United Nations said its resident and humanitarian coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta Salami (as named in the briefing), expressed "extreme concern" about reports that civilians are effectively being held hostage amid active fighting and that passage for civilians fleeing to safety must be ensured in line with international humanitarian law.
Steph said Zamzam displacement camp was confirmed to be in dire condition, with "tens of thousands of people, the majority of whom are women and children and the elderly" facing intermittent siege, shelling and ground attacks. The spokesperson said children in the camp are malnourished and urged all parties to de‑escalate and facilitate humanitarian operations.
The briefing reiterated that international humanitarian law must be respected across Sudan and that civilians, including humanitarian workers, must be protected and allowed access to deliver assistance.
No new UN deployments or mandate changes were announced during the briefing; the UN called for humanitarian access and donor support to address urgent needs.
