Struggling Refugees in Chad: A Crisis on the Chad-Sudan Border

In Tine, Chad, refugees from Sudan face severe hardships due to limited international aid and funding cuts, relying heavily on each other for survival. With inadequate humanitarian support, many struggle with malnutrition and basic necessities, exacerbated by violent displacement from the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Refugees in Tine, Chad, are facing severe hardships as international aid dwindles due to funding shortfalls. At a transit camp near the Chad-Sudan border, refugees like Najwa Isa Adam provide food for newly arriving families, who have been displaced by ongoing conflict in Sudan.

International aid is scarce, with the UNHCR receiving only 38% of the funding needed to address the crisis. Local refugees and a few NGOs are the primary sources of assistance, with Médecins Sans Frontières offering limited medical support. Malnutrition is a growing concern among the newly arrived, as the World Food Program has restricted food distributions.

The relocation of refugees to safer camps is hampered by the lack of resources and infrastructure in Chad. Meanwhile, displaced families recount harrowing tales of violence as they fled Sudan. The crisis highlights the urgent need for additional international support to aid those affected by the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)