Survivors Turn to Charcoal as World Looks Away in Forgotten War

People in Sudan are consuming charcoal and leaves as a means of survival following escaping assaults by the nation's militia organization Regarding camps for refugees, as stated by an assistance organization.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) along with their allies militias launched deadly attacks At the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps and the adjacent city of El Fasher earlier this month, thousands were forced to escape.

El-Fasher is controlled by the military forces, which have been engaged in combat with the RSF ever since Sudan plunged into civil war approximately two years ago.

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The Norwegian Refugee Council informed the BBC that individuals are departing el-Fasher for Tawila, yet they succumb to dehydration during their trip.

"The director of operations for the Council, Noah Taylor, informed the BBC that they have received reports indicating there might be remains along the route from El-Fasher to Tawila," he said.

A family recounted to us the story of a young woman who traveled alone on foot from el-Fasher, faced repeated sexual assaults during her journey, and ultimately succumbed to her injuries upon reaching Tawila.

The Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camps are said to accommodate over 700,000 individuals who were compelled to leave their residences throughout Darfur.

Two of these locations are part of five regions in Sudan where famine has been identified by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).

The conflict lasting for two years has led to the biggest global humanitarian emergency. It is reported that at minimum 28,000 individuals have lost their lives.

Approximately 14 million individuals have been forced from their homes, and humanitarian organizations report that about 25 million people are confronting severe food shortages.

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In March, the Sudanese army took back control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who had previously dominated much of the city.

The conflict started in 2023 as the army and the RSF clashed over political dominance. Following this, the administration led by the military had to relocate to Port Sudan on the Red Sea after the RSF seized Khartoum.