Protection in Danger Monthly News Brief - February 2025

Safety, security and access incidents
Incidents of threats and violence in refugee and IDP settings.

Cameroon
02 February 2025: In an unspecified IDP Camp, Galbi village, Mora town, Mayo-Sava department, Far North province, clashes occurred between military forces and Boko Haram militants, killing two people. Source: ACLED1

Democratic Republic of the Congo
10 February 2025: In Sanduku IDP site, Djugu district, Ituri province, three IDPs were killed and ten others injured when Cooperative for Development of the Congo (CODECO) attacked the IDP site. Source: ACLED1

20 February 2025: In Masisi town and territory, North Kivu province, a child who had sought refuge with his family in a MSF compound was wounded when stray gunfire hit the MSF base during clashes between VDP/Wazalendo and M23/AFC fighters. A 49-year-old MSF staff member was also injured. He died of his injuries the next day. Sources: All Africa I, All Africa II, BBC, MFS South Asia, My Joy Online and The Brussels Times

Ethiopia
03 February 2025: In Aftit refugee camp, Kumer, Metema town, West Gondar city, Amhara region, an unspecified number of people were injured when a group of five unknown gunmen opened fire on Sudanese refugees watching a football match. Source: ACLED1

Somalia
02 February 2025: In Canabore IDPs neighborhood, Mogadishu, Daynile district, Afgooye town, Lower Shabelle, three people were killed and one injured when an IED exploded in a home where Al Shabaab was fabricating explosive devices. Source: ACLED1

Sudan
01 February 2025: In Abu Shouk IDP Camp, Al Fasher city, North Darfur state, 11 people were killed and 18 others injured when RSF shelled the camp. Source: ACLED1

11 February 2025: In Abu Shouk IDP Camp, Al Fasher city, North Darfur state, an unspecified number of people were killed and others injured when RSF shelled the camp. Source: ACLED1

As reported on 13 February 2025: In Zamzam Camp, El Fasher city, North Darfur state, seven people were killed, including two International aid workers, and 40 injured when the RSF carried out an attack for two days on the camp and looted and burned livestock. The wounded were transferred to the field hospital. Satellite imagery reports indicated the use of heavy weaponry and the destruction of the main market area. Sources: OCHA News, Radio Dabanga and Sudan Tribune

15 February 2025: In El Naiem Refugees camp, El Daein city, East Darfur state, seven people were abducted by the RSF. Source: ACLED1

24 February 2025: In Zamzam Camp, El Fasher, North Darfur state, MSF suspended all activities due to the escalating RSF attacks. Citing the extreme danger, MSF stated it can no longer provide medical assistance under such conditions. Sources: OCHA News and Radio Dabanga

26 February 2025: In Zamzam IDP camp, El Fasher city, North Darfur state, WFP was forced to pause food distribution due to repeated RSF attacks on the camp. Sources: OCHA News and Reuters

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