The Zamzam camp in Sudan, which housed 700,000 displaced residents, was attacked last week by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), worsening the plight of those already suffering from two decades of conflict in Darfur.

Established in 2004 for individuals fleeing ethnic violence, Zamzam camp's seizure is strategically important for the RSF, which already controls much of western Sudan.

Following the attack, the camp was reported as 'completely destroyed' by North Darfur Health Minister Ibrahim Khater, with no residents remaining.

In the aftermath, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that tens of thousands have fled to Tawila, overwhelming local healthcare facilities, with over 20,000 individuals seeking treatment at a hospital within just two days.

Among the patients arriving at Tawila hospital are victims of gunfire, with both children and adults suffering from severe injuries, underscoring the ongoing violence in the region.

28-year-old Fathiya Mohammed, who fled Zamzam with her children, endured a harrowing four-day journey on foot to reach Tawila, facing theft, exhaustion, hunger, and the loss of her husband amid the chaos.

Survivors like Ms. Mohammed express a desperate desire for peace, highlighting the immense losses inflicted by the ongoing war.

The RSF's ambitions to establish a parallel government in areas under its control raise serious concerns about the future stability of Sudan and the potential for further division within the country.