N’Djamena, Chad In N’Djamena, Chad, over 1. 3 million Sudanese citizens who have returned to their country of origin since the outbreak of the crisis in Sudan are receiving aid. These returnees, who had been living in Sudan, are now facing urgent needs for basic necessities such as food, water, sanitation, shelter, and health care.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have reported that the number of returning Chadian citizens as of April 2026 stands at 398,815, with an expected increase to 400,000 by the end of June due to ongoing conflicts and food insecurity in the Darfur region.
The IOM, which is the lead agency for assisting returnees, collaborates with various partners, including the Tchadian government, local authorities, other UN agencies, and local and international NGOs to address these urgent needs. Returnees are either living in displacement sites or with host communities, requiring support in rebuilding their lives.
The situation in Chad is further strained by its complex sociopolitical landscape and the high levels of vulnerability among its population. Despite being a landlocked nation, Chad has opened its borders to Sudanese refugees, reflecting its commitment to humanitarian efforts in the region.
The IOM has been actively involved in Chad since 2009, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through interventions that bridge humanitarian aid and sustainable development.
As the crisis in Sudan persists, the international community is encouraged to support Chad in its efforts to assist both refugees and returning citizens.
The UNHCR has emphasized the need for a robust response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the region, highlighting the challenges faced by countries hosting large numbers of refugees and the importance of international solidarity in addressing these crises.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: International Organization for Migration
