The charity has reported a mass exodus of families, many travelling on foot for over 100 kilometres, desperately seeking safety, food, and water.

Francesco Lanino, Deputy Country Director for Save the Children Sudan, described the devastating impact of the attack on ZamZam Camp, which housed around half a million displaced people.

“This was a brutal attack with hundreds of people, including children and 12 humanitarian workers, killed. The survivors fled traumatised and without any resources,” said Lanino in an interview with Channel Africa on Tuesday.

According to Lanino, an estimated 400 000 to 450 000 people are now on the move, with many heading toward Tawila, located about 70 kilometres from ZamZam. He said approximately 100 000 to 150 000 people have already arrived in Tawila, although the numbers remain fluid as new arrivals are reported hourly.

“The conditions are dire. Children are arriving malnourished and dehydrated, with no food, water, or shelter. Many women have also suffered violence at the hands of armed groups,” Lanino revealed.

In response, Save the Children is providing emergency relief, including food, water, hygiene kits, shelter, and medical aid. The organisation is also offering psychosocial support to help survivors process their trauma.
Lanino called for an immediate ceasefire and urged the international community to support humanitarian access.

“Let us reach the most vulnerable, especially the children. They are the first and worst-affected victims of this war,” he said.

He warned that many areas in Sudan remain inaccessible, with children suffering from severe hunger and lack of medical care.

“Without urgent international pressure for peace and humanitarian corridors, the situation will only worsen.”

--ChannelAfrica--