Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad
Summary
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) found that some staff in Chad exploited refugees, including underage girls, by trading food and jobs for sex. The group investigated 59 cases of abuse, dismissed 18 staff members, and is working to improve how it prevents and handles such cases.Key Facts
- An internal MSF report uncovered exploitation and abuse of refugees in Chad by local and foreign aid workers.
- The abuses included sexual exploitation, harassment, and trading aid for sex, sometimes involving underage girls.
- The report identified 59 allegations but said more cases likely exist as victims feared reporting.
- As a result, 18 MSF staff were fired and banned from future work with the group.
- MSF is a major aid group helping Sudanese refugees displaced by ongoing conflict.
- The investigation began after a news report in November 2024 exposed exploitation by MSF workers and local forces.
- Some refugees were abused when promised jobs or assistance but taken somewhere else for sexual exploitation.
- MSF acknowledged past failures and is improving training and reporting systems to better prevent abuse.
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