Zamzam Refugee Camp
Zamzam Refugee Camp
معسكر زمزم للنازحين | |
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Refugee camp | |
| Coordinates: 13°29′18.68″N 25°18′38.4″E / 13.4885222°N 25.310667°E | |
| Country | Sudan |
| State | North Darfur |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Control | Rapid Support Forces |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 700,000+ |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
The Zamzam refugee camp is one of the largest internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Sudan, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Al-Fashir, North Darfur. It was established in 2004 to accommodate the massive influx of people displaced by the war in Darfur. As of now, the camp houses approximately 500,000 displaced individuals. In the light of the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), the camp is currently facing severe humanitarian challenges, including a catastrophic malnutrition crisis. Conditions have deteriorated to the point where famine-like situations have emerged, with reports of high child mortality rates, and experts describe the crisis as man-made and preventable. In addition, the Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camp has been continuously targeted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
On 13 April 2025, the RSF seized control of the camp, displacing 400,000, and have since been systematically destroying it through deliberate arson.