After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps
Summary
More than 938,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to eastern Chad since fighting began in Sudan in April 2023. Refugees living in camps face severe water shortages, making survival difficult as aid resources struggle to meet growing needs.Key Facts
- Around 50,000 Sudanese refugees live in Goudrane camp in eastern Chad.
- Water tanks there had no water for four days until a truck brought 6,000 liters, which lasted only 10 minutes.
- Refugees often survive on less than half the minimum daily water recommended by the UN refugee agency.
- Violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, has forced many to flee.
- Refugees report brutal attacks, including families being harmed and water supplies destroyed during the conflict.
- Humanitarian groups like Solidarites International say current funding is not enough to provide safe water to all refugees.
- Overcrowding and lack of sanitation facilities worsen the crisis in refugee camps in eastern Chad.
- Medical staff warn that infections are hard to treat without access to clean water.
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