Chad

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)