Sudanese refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan face severe hardships in eastern Chad, where access to essentials like clean water, healthcare, and education remains scarce. In interviews with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), refugees described the conditions in the camps as “hellish” and “humiliating,” highlighting experiences of violence, trauma, and family separation.
Since April 2023, Chad has taken in over 708,000 Sudanese, yet resources remain insufficient. MSF provides medical aid, sanitation, and relief items, though the need has intensified due to the rainy season and rising disease risks.
Many refugees recount harrowing journeys, leaving behind loved ones and enduring physical threats and violence along the way. The absence of regular food supplies, medical services, and education adds to their distress. Despite the precarious conditions, some still hold out hope for peace in Sudan, dreaming of reuniting with their families and rebuilding their lives.
A refugee from Central Darfur, Sudan, Amina Suleiman recounted the trauma and ongoing hardships since fleeing the conflict that began on April 15, 2023. “The violence and displacement have left lasting scars, with children in camps even imitating war games as they process their experiences” she said. Living in the camp since August 2023, she described frequent shortages of food and water and limited financial aid, often arriving only every few days. Despite the difficult conditions, she expressed a longing for stability and a future for the younger generation.
