Sudanese Refugee Crisis in Chad Escalates, Straining Resources and Humanitarian Aid BODY: Khartoum, Sudan – The ongoing conflict in Sudan has driven a massive influx of refugees into Chad, pushing the country’s already strained resources to the breaking point. Since April 2023, an average of 1,400 new Sudanese refugees have been crossing into Chad daily, primarily from North Darfur, where violence has intensified. This has led to a more than threefold increase in the number of Sudanese refugees in Chad, reaching 1.
2 million as of June 2025.
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported that the situation in Chad is a crisis of humanity, with attacks on camps and towns including Zamzam, Abu Shouk, and El Fasher resulting in the death of more than 300 civilians.
The influx of refugees has placed a significant burden on Chad, one of the poorest countries in Africa, which has been hosting Sudanese refugees for years, particularly those fleeing violence in Darfur.
The Danish Refugee Council has expressed deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Chad, highlighting the strain on resources due to the influx of refugees. Charlotte Slente of the Danish Refugee Council told RFI that the situation requires the world’s attention, as Chad’s ability to provide adequate shelter, food, and healthcare for the refugees is being stretched thin. UNHCR’s Principal Situation Coordinator in Chad, Dossou Patrice Ahouansou, emphasized the severity of the situation, calling it a crisis of humanity.
He highlighted the need for increased international support to address the humanitarian needs of the refugees and the host communities.
The crisis has not only affected Chad but also has regional implications.
The influx of refugees has put pressure on neighboring countries, and the situation underscores the need for a coordinated regional response to address the growing humanitarian crisis in the region.
The UN has reported that since the beginning of the conflict in Sudan, some 1. 2 million Sudanese have found shelter in eastern Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their country. This figure includes more than 844,000 who crossed the border after war broke out in Sudan in April 2023.
Humanitarian agencies are working tirelessly to provide assistance to the refugees, but the scale of the crisis is overwhelming.
The UN World Food Programme reported that its facility in El Fasher was repeatedly shelled, and Eldaman International Hospital in Al Obeid was struck by a drone attack, resulting in the loss of several health workers.
The situation in Chad serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the challenges faced by countries hosting large numbers of refugees.
As the crisis continues to unfold, the international community must step up its efforts to provide the necessary support to Chad and other affected countries to ensure the protection and well — being of the refugees.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
