CAR

22 August 2023

Since April 2023, armed clashes linked to intercommunal tensions in Logone Oriental and Mandoul regions in Chad have internally displaced around 26,000 people, while more than 37,000 have sought refuge in northwestern Central African Republic. More than 31,000 Chadian refugees and over 5,600 Central African returnees are with host families with limited resources, mostly in Lim-Pendé but also in Ouham prefecture. In Lim-Pendé prefecture, humanitarian needs had increased by 34% between 2022–2023 even before the arrival of the newly displaced people. Access to WASH and health services is becoming increasingly difficult given the significant increase in population in the host areas. Most urgent needs also include education, healthcare, and NFIs. The prices of certain food and non-food items have risen by up to 50% because of the disruption of commercial activities resulting from recurrent armed activity in the area bordering Chad. (OCHA accessed 22/08/2023, UN 12/06/2023, OCHA 19/06/2023)

25 July 2023

Since March 2023, armed group clashes in Haut-Mbomou prefecture have resulted in civilian deaths and the burning of houses, forcing civilians to flee. As at May, more than 7,500 people had fled to several localities in the same province, to Bangassou city (Mbomou prefecture), and to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The attacks often target civilians accused of supporting one side of the conflict. Displaced people are spread between displacement sites, host families, and the bush. Protection is the most urgent need of displaced people whose return is hampered by roadblocks in areas under the control of armed groups. Movement restrictions linked to the presence of armed groups on certain roads also limit the population’s access to their fields, their main source of subsistence. Access to basic services, such as health, has further decreased; in May, health facilities were looted in Mboki town, causing the evacuation of humanitarian staff. (OCHA accessed 25/07/2023, DW 23/03/2023, RNL 10/05/2023)

07 June 2023

Over 13,800 people, including around 3,400 Central African returnees, fled from Sudan to Am-Dafock (Vakaga prefecture) in the Central African Republic, following armed clashes in Darfur since April 2023. Displaced people, mostly women and children, currently live with host families and in makeshift camps. They are being relocated to Birao, a safer area further away from the border, where aid is being pre-positioned ahead of the rainy season. Needs include food, shelter, and healthcare. (OCHA accessed 09/06/2023, Africanews 07/06/2023)

30 April 2023

Around 9,700 people, including more than 3,400 Central African returnees, have fled Sudan to northeastern Central African Republic since clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces began in mid-April. The number of displaced people is likely to increase, as registration is still continuing. Most displaced people are in Am-Dafock village (Vakaga prefecture), living in makeshift shelters with the host community. The most urgent needs of the newly displaced include shelter, food, and WASH services.
The disruption of traffic between Sudan and the Central African Republic as a result of insecurity along the border area has caused an increase in the prices of certain basic products, particularly in the towns of Birao (Vakaga prefecture) and Ndélé (Bamingui-Bangoran). Sugar and millet prices have doubled in these areas, which rely heavily on Sudan for supplies.
A deterioration in humanitarian access is also expected during the rainy season (April–October), as Am-Dafock is a flood-prone area.
(OCHA 02/05/2023, RFI 30/04/2023, NYT 02/05/2023)