Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended its operations in the Zamzam camp, North Darfur, due to increased violence making it too dangerous to provide aid. The camp, housing around 500,000 displaced individuals amidst a severe famine, has been a critical site for medical assistance. The decision came after ongoing fighting and attacks from paramilitary forces rendered the MSF field hospital inoperable. MSF expressed deep regret over the decision, emphasizing the dire humanitarian crisis and calling on armed groups to ensure civilian protection.
Despite widespread starvation and immense humanitarian needs, we have no choice but to take the decision to suspend all our activities in the camp, including the MSF field hospital.
Halting our project in the midst of a worsening disaster in Zamzam is a heartbreaking decision, said Yahya Kalilah, MSF's Sudan country director.
The sheer proximity of the violence, great difficulties in sending supplies, the impossibility to send experienced staff for adequate support, and uncertainty regarding routes out of the camp for our colleagues and civilians leave us with little choice.
We urge all armed actors in the area to protect civilians.
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