Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad
Summary
Fighting in western Sudan’s Darfur region forced thousands of people to flee to eastern Chad. Many displaced families live without shelter, food, or water while facing harsh conditions and ongoing danger.Key Facts
- On June 15, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an attack in the Orchi area of North Darfur, Sudan.
- The attack destroyed ten villages, including homes, markets, and livestock.
- Thousands of people fled across the border into Chad, where they stay in refugee camps with minimal shelter.
- Essential resources like food, water, and medicine are scarce or unavailable.
- The destruction of the Orchi water reservoir cut off water supplies to the region.
- Displaced families survive by eating tree leaves and using contaminated water found in puddles.
- Drones patrol the area, continuing to target water sources, livestock, and homes, preventing people from returning.
- Many children and mothers suffer from hunger and exhaustion in the refugee camps.
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