Iran voices concern over tragic situation in Sudan's Al Fashir
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The United Nations reported on Monday that preliminary figures from local sources indicate that more than 300 civilians were killed in clashes in and around Al-Fashir, Zamzam, and Abu Shouk.
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Soldiers arrive to the Allafah market, in an area recently recaptured by Sudan's army from the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, in the Al Kalalah district, south of Khartoum, Sudan, March 27, 2025 (AP)
Iran has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged Sudanese city of Al-Fashir. In a statement issued Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei urged the immediate lifting of the siege, a halt to attacks, and the protection of civilians in line with international humanitarian law.
The statement was published by Iran’s official news agency IRNA, following reports of continued violence in the region.
Recent fighting in North Darfur has escalated significantly, with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) taking control of the Zamzam refugee camp after several days of intense clashes.
Human rights organizations had previously warned of a new wave of attacks by Sudanese rebel groups targeting the camp, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of casualties.
Iran condemns attacks, reaffirms support
In condemning the siege of al-Fashir and the attacks on displaced persons in Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, Baghaei reiterated Iran’s longstanding support for Sudan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
The United Nations reported on Monday that preliminary figures from local sources indicate that more than 300 civilians were killed during clashes on Friday and Saturday in and around Al-Fashir, Zamzam, and Abu Shouk.
According to UN estimates, around 400,000 residents of the Zamzam camp have been displaced. Since the start of Sudan’s civil war on April 15, 2023, an estimated 13 million people have been internally displaced or forced to flee, including approximately 3.8 million who have sought refuge in neighboring countries.
At least 50,000 injured in Sudan war: ICRC
At least 50,000 people have been wounded since the outbreak of war in Sudan, according to the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in the country, Daniel O'Malley.
Speaking on Tuesday to China’s Xinhua news agency, O'Malley noted that the figure is likely an underestimation.
“This number reflects only a small part of the real loss,” O’Malley told Xinhua, adding that the ICRC has also documented around 8,000 cases of missing civilians in Sudan.
The devastating toll comes amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. Earlier on Tuesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that the number of children in need of humanitarian aid in Sudan has nearly doubled, from 7.8 million at the start of 2023 to more than 15 million in 2025.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk also raised alarm over the scale of food insecurity in the country, noting that nearly 25 million Sudanese are facing acute hunger.
