Latest updates on country situation
19 March 2024
In eastern Chad, which hosts over 550,000 Sudanese refugees, hepatitis E is spreading through the camps. As at 15 March 2024, MSF recorded 954 cases among refugees (including 11 pregnant women) – 469 in Adré camp, 292 in Aboutengue, 132 in Metche, and 41 in Al-Acha. Poor sanitation and a shortage of clean water aggravate the spread of the disease in the camps. (MSF 15/03/2024; Webangah 18/03/2024)
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)
28 June 2023
As at 23 June 2023, over 142,000 Sudanese refugees and 34,000 Chadian returnees fleeing violence in Sudan have found refuge in eastern Chad since the escalation of conflict in April. Newly displaced people are mostly in displacement sites in Ouaddai, Sila, and Wadi Fira provinces and experience multisectoral needs. The current rainy season (typically from mid-May to September) will likely challenge access to people in need, as the eastern regions are prone to flooding. Rains are likely to deteriorate road access, with the risk of completely isolating refugees and host communities and significantly limiting access to services and assistance. Poor access to clean water and sanitation services also increases the risk of waterborne and infectious diseases. As at 22 June, around 26,000 refugees had been relocated from border sites to other camps. The lack of sites is delaying the relocation of refugees, and new arrivals are still being reported. (UNHCR 24/06/2023, MSF 09/06/2023, UNICEF 26/06/2023)
26 April 2023
An estimated 20,000 Chadians and Sudanese have crossed to Chad since 15 April 2023, while another 100,000 are likely to arrive mostly from Nyala and El Geneina towns. As at 22 April, the violence had produced as many as 37,000 IDPs in Nyala and 17,000 in North Darfur. The new arrivals are staying in Ouaddai and Sila provinces in Chad and need food, water, and shelter. (IOM 25/04/2023), (Al Jazeera 26/04/2023)
current crises
in
Chad
These crises have been identified through the INFORM Severity Index, a tool for measuring and comparing the severity of humanitarian crises globally.
REG001 - Lake Chad basin regional crisis
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Crisis level
Regional
Severity level
4.2 Very High
Access constraints
3.0
TCD001 - Complex crisis
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Conflict
Displacement
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
4.2 Very High
Access constraints
3.0
TCD003 - Lake Chad basin crisis
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Conflict
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.5 High
Access constraints
3.0
TCD004 - CAR refugees
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Displacement
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.5 High
Access constraints
2.0
TCD005 - Darfur refugees
Last updated 29/02/2024
Drivers
Displacement
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.6 High
Access constraints
2.0
Analysis products
on
Chad
04 January 2024
Chad: food security crisis
DOCUMENT / PDF / 387 KB
From the beginning of the Sudan conflict on 15 April to 10 December, at least 555,000 people crossed from Sudan into Chad, including an estimated 450,000 Sudanese refugees and 98,500 Chadian returnees. These new refugees add to the over 427,000 Sudanese refugees who had been living in camps in Chad for over a decade.
05 May 2023
Chad: influx of refugees from Sudan
DOCUMENT / PDF / 555 KB
As at 1 May 2023, at least 30,000 people were reported to be displaced to Ouaddai, Sila, and Wadi Fira provinces in Chad because of military clashes in Tandulti area in Ag Geneina locality and Foro Baranga town in West Darfur state, Sudan.
17 August 2022
Lake Chad Basin: Impact of extreme weather & climate events on food security
DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB
This report aims to explore the impact of extreme weather and climate events on the humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad Basin. Since the 1970s in West and Central Africa, river floods and agricultural and ecological droughts have been increasing while average rainfall has been decreasing. These phenomena have an impact on availability of resources and land, and consequently on the economic and living conditions of the regions’ populations.
06 October 2020
Flooding in Chad, Niger and Nigeria
DOCUMENT / PDF / 367 KB
Heavy rains have caused extensive flooding in Chad, Niger and Nigeria since the onset of rainy seasons in June. Chad’s rainy season, expected to last until October, is the heaviest in the past 30 years. Flooding in Niger has affected almost twice the estimated population. Flooding in Nigeria is less widespread than in 2019, but is still significant.