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Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war
At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan's western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday's assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made up of local citizens and activists, also reported this. El-Fasher, which came under intense attack as well, is the last major foothold in Darfur for the army and its allies, which have been fighting the paramilitary RSF in the two-year civil war. The conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis with the UN warning that families trapped in the besieged city faced starvation. Sudanese media reported that the camp was caught in the crossfire of the fighting in el-Fasher. But the aid group inside Abu Shouk, where at least 200,000 people live, said some of those killed in the attack were shot in their homes while others were gunned down in public. Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening Sudan in danger of self-destructing as conflict and famine reign Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns A US-based organisation that analyses satellite imagery and videos said that it identified a large grouping of 40 light vehicles in the north-west neighbourhoods of the camp, which appear to corroborate reports that the attack came from the north. The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab added that it was investigating images and videos "allegedly showing RSF shooting at people crawling away from them and berating and using ethnic slurs". The camp was created more than two decades ago by people from non-Arab communities - including the Fur and Zaghawa - who were fleeing attacks by the Janjaweed militia. The RSF has its origins in this notorious militia that was accused of carrying out a genocide. The paramilitary group has also been widely accused of ethnic cleansing in Darfur during this war, and the US has sanctioned it with allegations of genocide. The RSF has previously denied such charges, saying it is not part of what it calls tribal conflicts. Zaghawa fighters have joined the army in defending el-Fasher, so it is possible that the RSF was deliberately targeting Zaghawa civilians in the camp. The camps for displaced people near el-Fasher have frequently come under attack during the war. In April, more than 100 people died and thousands fled Zamzam camp as the RSF occupied it and took it over. Since the conflict began in April 2023, tens of thousands of people have died, 12 million have been forced from their homes and famine has been declared in parts of the country. You may also be interested in: BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear Last surgeons standing in Sudan's siege city The mother and children trapped between two conflicts Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war? Sudan's 'invisible crisis' - where more children are fleeing war than anywhere else Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica BBC Africa podcasts Focus on Africa This Is Africa
Saudi Gazette
4 hours ago
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- Saudi Gazette
Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war
KHARTOUM — At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan's western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday's assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made up of local citizens and activists, also reported this. El-Fasher, which came under intense attack as well, is the last major foothold in Darfur for the army and its allies, which have been fighting the paramilitary RSF in the two-year civil war. The conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis with the UN warning that families trapped in the besieged city faced starvation. Sudanese media reported that the camp was caught in the crossfire of the fighting in el-Fasher. But the aid group inside Abu Shouk, where at least 200,000 people live, said some of those killed in the attack were shot in their homes while others were gunned down in public.A US-based organisation that analyses satellite imagery and videos said that it identified a large grouping of 40 light vehicles in the north-west neighbourhoods of the camp, which appear to corroborate reports that the attack came from the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab added that it was investigating images and videos "allegedly showing RSF shooting at people crawling away from them and berating and using ethnic slurs".The camp was created more than two decades ago by people from non-Arab communities - including the Fur and Zaghawa - who were fleeing attacks by the Janjaweed RSF has its origins in this notorious militia that was accused of carrying out a RSF has also been widely accused of ethnic cleansing in Darfur during this war, and the US has sanctioned it with allegations of RSF has previously denied such charges, saying it is not part of what it calls tribal fighters have joined the army in defending el-Fasher, so it is possible that the RSF was deliberately targeting Zaghawa civilians in the camps for displaced people near el-Fasher have frequently come under attack during the April, more than 100 people died and thousands fled Zamzam camp as the RSF occupied it and took it the conflict began in April 2023, tens of thousands of people have died, 12 million have been forced from their homes and famine has been declared in parts of the country. — BBC
Forbes
29-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Pamper Your Skin From Head To Toe With 29 Top New Body Products
Bloomeffects Tulipscreen Whipped Butter Crème Consuelo Edeling Photography Year-round we remember to take care of the skin on our face, but during the summer our body has its moment in the sun. You'll want to pamper your skin from head to toe for the occasion. Treat the rest of your body the same as your face by nourishing it with a full skincare routine. We're talking everything from enriching cleansers and scrubs to serums, butters, lotions, sunscreen and so much more. These are the top new body products for summer 2025 to keep your body looking and feeling great all season. Josie Maran Golden Hour Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter Josie Maran A long-time skincare staple, this body butter recently got an eco-friendly makeover, keeping all of the perks of the OG formula like nourishing argan oil, but with refillable packaging. Now it's available in a new scent, Golden Hour, that captures the most magical time of day with amber and white musk. $36, Fur Chafe Cushion Fur Nothing ruins fun in the sun like chafed skin. Stop it before it starts by swiping on this anti-chafe stick that creates an invisible barrier to protect skin from friction. The stick glides on to skin, has a dry-touch feel and can be applied practically anywhere. It has sunflower seed wax to cushion skin, niacinamide and licorice root extract to reduce redness and prevent discoloration, volcanic ash to absorb sweat and chamomile to soothe. $20, Beau Domaine The Hand & Nail Cream Beau Domaine Wine isn't just good for the soul—in this case it's also good for your hands. Infused with moisturizing and soothing grape water from the Perrin Family vineyards, this anti-aging hand cream minimizes dark spots while improving moisture. Featuring upcycled active ingredients, rich antioxidants and organic olive oil and shea butter, it comes in eco-friendly packaging. $19, Aesop Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser Aesop Aesop Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser As Aesop's very first cream body wash, the emulsion-based formula transforms into a rich lather that hydrates even the thirstiest complexions. The blend of oils deeply nourishes and the herbaceous, woody scent spotlights cedar atlas, patchouli and clove bud. $53, Voesh Exfoliating Body Wash Voesh Voesh Exfoliating Body Wash Save yourself a step with this body wash that simultaneously exfoliates and cleanses. Pure sugar crystals and AHAs sourced from plants work to slough off skin, while natural botanical oils soothe and hydrate. It comes in four scents: Black Tea & Rose, Neroli & Patchouli, Hinoki & Lavanda and Fig & Amber. $19, AKT The Body Conditioning Balm AKT AKT The Body Conditioning Balm Known for their delightfully scented deodorants, AKT brings some of those fragrances to a body balm that firms and tones skin. It's made with olive squalane to hydrate, prebiotics to balance the microbiome and lactic acid to brighten. $37, Dove Brown Sugar and Coconut Butter Body Scrub Dove Dove Brown Sugar and Coconut Butter Body Scrub Body scrubs are booming and this one is leading the pack with its double-digit growth. You can thank the range of great scents, major hydration combined with exfoliation and new larger size. The formula boasts Dove's signature ¼ moisturizing cream. $8, Bloomeffects Tulipscreen Whipped Butter Crème Bloomeffects Bloomeffects Tulipscreen Whipped Butter Crème We all know that sunscreen is necessary every day, but if the texture has been putting you off, this cream for the face and body feels like a lush lotion that just happens to have SPF 50. Infused with the brand's signature Dutch Tulip Complex, it also contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, stevia and shea and jojoba oils. $52, eos Crème de Pistachio Body Lotion eos eos Crème de Pistachio Body Lotion Pistachio has been having a moment in the prestige perfume world and now the yummy gourmand scent is available in an accessible body lotion that still feels luxe. Created by master perfumers, it also has notes of toffee and woods for a sophisticated take on pistachio. $10, iota x Oishii Berry Body Lotion iota iota x Oishii Berry Body Lotion Last year iota and Oishii teamed up on a limited-edition Berry Body Wash that resulted in a waiting list in the thousands. Now it's back, along with a matching body lotion that are both loaded with vitamin C to brighten, salicylic acid to exfoliate and antioxidants to ward off signs of aging. The body lotion also contains rambutan, a plant-based retinol alternative, niacinamide and caffeine to smooth, brighten and leave skin glowing. The duo will leave your shower and your skin smelling like strawberries. $38, True Botanicals Chebula The Hand Cream True Botanicals True Botanicals Chebula The Hand Cream Rich yet not greasy, this leaves hands with a sheen and has an earthy, natural, calming scent. In addition to chebula, the formula also has emblica, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to fight the signs of aging, brighten, hydrate and protect. $48, Tronque Triple Active Body Milk Tronque Tronque Triple Active Body Milk A triple threat, this lightweight ganache CHK sculpts, firms and hydrates. Clinically-proven ingredients team up to lift and tone skin, plus strengthen the barrier, leaving skin appearing more sculpted thanks to caffeine, green coffee, curry tree, artichoke and hyaluronic acid. The lightweight lotion sinks right into skin and has a pleasant subtle scent. $120, Oak Essentials Dream Bath Soak Oak Essentials Oak Essentials Dream Bath Soak Accurately named, this bath soak will send you off into a sweet slumber. The sustainably-sourced essential oils blend of lavender, chamomile and geranium not only is a soothing scent, but it also calms inflamed skin, relieves stress and promotes restful sleep. Meant to be used before bedtime, it also relieves muscle tension, reduces inflammation and softens skin with magnesium chloride from the Dead Sea and European sea salt. $45, Megababe Quick Shave No-Rinse Shave Stick Megababe Megababe Quick Shave No-Rinse Shave Stick Anyone who has ever tried to quickly dry shave their legs knows the red, bumpy and painful mess that can result in. Megababe founder Katie Sturino is an expert at solving these sorts of problems and the Quick Shave No-Rinse Shave Stick is the latest proof. The water-free, no-rinse stick creates a slippery barrier on the skin so that your razor can smoothly glide across, leaving skin smooth and hydrated with sea moss, hyaluronic acid and ginger root oil. $14, Guinot Hydrazone Body Scrub Guinot Guinot Hydrazone Body Scrub Quite the multitasker, this body scrub doesn't just exfoliate—it also softens skin with its deeply hydrating formula. 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The patented formula taps glycolic acid and probiotics to keep skin pH balanced while brightening and polishing. They wipe away odor-causing bacteria without leaving any residue behind. The pads are made from biodegradable plant-based fibers and the jar is made from post-consumer material. $29 for 50 pads, by / rosie jane Body Milk by / rosie jane by / rosie jane Body Milk Bodycare by by / rosie jane just got a major makeover driven by customer feedback, turning daily routines into wellness with new apothecary-inspired design, eco-friendly packaging and essential oil blends spiked with vitamin C superstar Kakadu plum oil. The body milk works as a toner, serum and moisturizer and also contains organic witch hazel and shea butter. It comes in three aromatherapy-inspired scents: Wake, Calm and Chill. $22, Malin + Goetz Chamomile Shave Cream Malin + Goetz Malin + Goetz Chamomile Shave Cream Chamomile has long been celebrated for its calming and soothing effects, making it the perfect ingredient to take center stage in a shaving cream. Meant to be used anywhere and everywhere, this delivers a smooth and close shave by reducing friction with allantoin and infusing skin with shea butter, glycerin and squalane for softness and moisture. $30, Tano Balbisiana Body Butter Tano Tano Balbisiana Body Butter Banana sap from the Musa balbisiana tree is practically a miracle ingredient, which is why it's the hero in this super rich body butter. It naturally triggers collagen production without any irritation. The vanilla and coconut scented cream also contains baobab oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid to firm, strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate. $38, Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Vitamin-Infused Lotion Sol de Janeiro Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Vitamin-Infused Lotion In Portuguese slang 'Badalada' translates to ' the hottest thing,' which makes sense for a new Sol de Janeiro launch in the brand's signature OG Cheirosa 62 scent, a delicious gourmand blend of pistachio, almond, vanilla and salted caramel. The lightweight lotion features a seven hyaluronic acid blend to hydrate all of the skin's layers, Brazilian sugarcane for surface hydration and Brazil nut oil that's loaded with vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6. $32 , Flewd Fatigue Defeating Soak Flewd Flewd Fatigue Defeating Soak Feeling tired? Who isn't these days. Give yourself an energy boost with this bath soak that fights fatigue and burnout. The transdermal stress solution absorbs the water-soluble molecules through your skin to calm and restore with bioavailable magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6 and amino acid tryptophan. $11, Shampoohotel Marrakesh Body Wash Shampoohotel Shampoohotel Marrakesh Body Wash When you can't make it to Marrakesh, you can check into the Shampoohotel anytime to escape with your skincare. Turn your bathroom into a hotel with this new brand that has four collections around iconic destinations: Miami, Marrakesh, Rio and Paris. The sulfate-free body wash taps moringa seed oil and aloe vera to hydrate, with the sweet and spicy scent of orange, cardamom and night-blooming jasmine to transport you to Morocco. There's a matching body lotion, too. $15, C.O. Bigelow Iconic Collection Amber Body Lotion C.O. Bigelow C.O. Bigelow Iconic Collection Amber Body Lotion The famous Manhattan pharmacy adds new scent Amber to their Iconic Collection in both a body wash and lotion. The yummy gourmand blend is luxe and a little mysterious, thanks to a touch of spice and woods. Borage oil, grapeseed oil and panthenol condition skin. $26, Brown Sugar Babe Tropical Inferno Brown Sugar Babe Brown Sugar Babe Tropical Inferno Part of Brown Sugar Babe's new Summer Madness collection, this summery scent is so rich and juicy that you won't even need perfume. The intoxicating body oil features tropical fruits, spices and a woody musk for a warm, inviting blend. $65, EpZen Thirst Aid Hydrating Body Serum EpZen EpZen Thirst Aid Hydrating Body Serum Light on texture but heavy on hydration, this body serum from Australia contains niacinamide and prickly pear seed oil to even tone and texture, plus polyglutamic acid and squalane to strengthen the skin barrier. $22, Frank Body Barrier Body Crème Frank Body Frank Body Barrier Body Crème Ceramides are the secret to fixing flaky, irritated skin. This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion. $24, Privates Intimate Wash Privates Privates Intimate Wash Getting your private bits squeaky clean can be a delicate situation, which is where this gender neutral intimate wash comes in. Made with gentle and moisturizing botanicals, it gently cleanses while leaving the area pH balanced, helping to naturally control odor. $27, EWC SLOW Face & Body Bi-Phase Moisturizer EWC EWC SLOW Face & Body Bi-Phase Moisturizer Safe for the face and body, this is designed for use between waxes to reduce hair thickness and keep skin looking and feeling smooth. Aloe soothes and moisturizes, hyaluronic acid provides deep hydration, moringa oil restores the skin's natural barrier and narcissus bulb extract visibly reduces hair thickness. It feels like an oil and leaves subtle sheen, along with a subtle sweet scent. $20,
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Twenty years on, Darfur is facing hell on earth once more
The attackers came from all sides, with machine guns mounted on the beds of their pickup trucks. Their target: the Samsam refugee camp in Sudan's North Darfur state. Panic broke out in the camp, which was home to between 500,000 and 1 million internally displaced people, according to different estimates. The attackers were fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, the very group the refugees had fled from. Refugees like Mohamed, who does not wish to disclose his full name, experienced horrific events. "Older people who couldn't flee quickly enough were burned alive in their huts. Children were dragged out of hiding and killed," Mohamed reported by phone from Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur. He said the RSF abused and racially insulted their victims. Aid workers were executed on the spot. Mohamed's statements cannot be independently verified, but observers and aid organizations on the ground confirm the violent deaths of staff from the humanitarian organization Relief International. According to UNICEF, at least 23 children were killed. Reports indicate those killed numbered at least 129, possibly several hundred. Violence in Darfur has deep roots Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war for more than two years between the RSF militia, led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, and the government forces of Sudan's de facto leader Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan. The two generals originally seized power together in 2021 and are now fighting each other. Multiple diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire and launch peace negotiations have failed. However, the roots of the violence in Darfur go back further, to conflicts between Arab nomads and African farmers over resources such as water and land. Twenty years ago, Arab militias on horseback, some of whom later became part of the RSF, attacked villages belonging to African ethnic groups such as the Massalit, Zaghawa, and Fur. Thousands of villages were destroyed, and there were widespread reports of sexual violence and massacres. In 2004, then-US secretary of state Colin Powell described the events in Darfur as genocide. In 2010, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an international arrest warrant for Sudan's then-president Omar al-Bashir for crimes against humanity in Darfur. Unlike today, Darfur received international attention at the time, with Hollywood stars such as George Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Mia Farrow making public appeals to "Save Darfur." History repeating itself? Now, history seems to be repeating itself. As early as summer 2023, there were reports of massacres targeting the Massalit ethnic group in West Darfur. Human rights groups have since repeatedly accused the RSF of torture, mass rapes and other crimes. Since the attack on Samsam in mid-April, there have been daily reports of dozens of deaths from shelling in Al-Fashir and surrounding villages. Al-Fashir, the last major city under government control and besieged by the RSF for a year, is of strategic importance. If the RSF captures Al-Fashir, they would control all of Darfur and could implement their plans to establish a parallel government there. Amnesty International demands action While many flee, those still in Sudan face "killings, summary executions, injury, rape, gang-rape, sexual slavery and other forms of sexual violence, torture and enforced disappearances and widespread looting – all amounting to war crimes and some of which may also amount to crimes against humanity," Amnesty International wrote in an appeal to the European Union to act. "Children have been caught in the crossfire of aerial bombardments and shelling, resulting in numerous casualties and impacting severely on their safety, education and well-being." Since the start of the war, access to independent and reliable information has been under pressure as journalists are targeted by both parties with (death) threats, violence and attacks, Amnesty noted in its open letter. Media infrastructure, including offices and equipment, has been looted, burned and deliberately destroyed. "Ethnically motivated killing, forced displacement and sexual violence by both parties have re-emerged, raising alarming parallels to the Darfur crisis of 2003-2005, when mass atrocities were committed against ethnic communities." The resurgence of these tactics heightens the risk of a return to the darkest days of Sudan's wars, when systematic ethnic cleansing and war crimes devastated entire communities. "Diplomatic efforts have failed to bring a change in the behaviour of the warring parties or end the violations," the NGO noted, adding Washington's suspension of foreign aid only amplified the "urgency for robust and timely diplomatic action." Meanwhile, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports that sexual violence has become so widespread in the Darfur region that many people chillingly speak about it as unavoidable. "Women and girls do not feel safe anywhere. They are attacked in their own homes, when fleeing violence, getting food, collecting firewood, working in the fields. They tell us they feel trapped," MSF emergency coordinator Claire San Filippo says. "These attacks are heinous and cruel, often involving multiple perpetrators. This must stop."
