Khartoum, Sudan — In a bid to alleviate the strain on border services and improve living conditions for refugees, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been facilitating the accelerated relocation of Sudanese refugees from the Chad border to inland sites in Ouaddaï Province. From May 5th to July 11th, 2,008 individuals, or 563 households, have been moved to these new locations. Since April 15th, 2026, a cumulative 25,676 individuals (6,957 households) have been relocated, with the total number of refugees relocated since January 2026 reaching 41,948.
This figure includes 642,843 individuals (172,002 households) who have been moved from the borders to secure sites across Chad since April 2023.
The relocation efforts are part of a broader strategy to reduce overcrowding in temporary transit sites and expedite the settlement of refugees in designated camps.
As of April 2026, 32,131 refugees have been biometrically registered, and 8,638 others have been preregistered under OCHA-US funding.
In addition to the relocations, 14,900 newly relocated refugees have received cash support for non-food items (NFI) and hot meals, with targeted top-up support provided to individuals with specific needs (PSNs).
Furthermore, 7,529 emergency shelters have been constructed across selected sites in the Ouaddai, Sila, and Wadi Fira regions.
The ongoing crisis in Chad, exacerbated by the influx of Sudanese refugees, has intensified the need for such relocation efforts.
As the Chadese army prepares to deploy near the border in response to cross — border attacks, the urgency of the situation is clear.
The international community is called upon to support these efforts and provide the necessary aid to address the humanitarian needs of the affected populations.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
