The conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has forced approximately 700,000 Sudanese refugees to flee to neighboring Chad. Despite their desire to return home, many remain uncertain about when it will be safe to do so.
“In Sudan, there is no security, no stability. We came here as refugees in Chad, and we want to return to our country, check our homes, and stay there. But without security, it’s difficult. We have children, we have families, and until security is guaranteed, we will remain here,” said Ousmane Taher, a Sudanese refugee.
Humanitarian organizations are raising concerns about insufficient resources to support the influx of refugees in Chad, urging for increased funding to address the growing crisis.
“What worries me the most is the lack of funding. If we don’t secure enough financial support and the inflow of Sudanese refugees continues, it will strain the situation in Chad, potentially leading to hunger,” said Ramazani Karabaye, head of the World Food Program’s operations in Adre.
Fleur Pialoux, project coordinator for Doctors Without Borders, warned that the situation is unlikely to improve soon.
“Here, the population is almost entirely reliant on food aid, which is not sustainable. With the conflict worsening in Sudan, we foresee that, sadly, people will remain here for a long time,” Pialoux explained.
At a displacement site in Chad, a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders has reported several child deaths this year due to malnutrition, underscoring the severity of the crisis.
As the conflict in Sudan continues, refugees in Chad face an uncertain future, dependent on aid and hoping for peace in their homeland.
