Chad begins relocation of refugees along its border with Sudan
Chad has initiated the relocation of refugees from the Sudanese border due to increasing security concerns.
Chad has initiated the relocation of refugees from the Sudanese border due to increasing security concerns.
Evacuations commenced in Ennedi Est Province over the weekend, with plans to relocate approximately 2,300 refugees, primarily women and children.
President Mahamat Idriss Deby instructed the military to deploy along the border following a drone attack that resulted in 17 casualties.
The Chadian government has announced the deployment of military forces across the border to counter recent incursions from Sudan. The government has indicated possible further actions if attacks continue.
Chad has initiated the relocation of refugees from the Sudanese border due to increasing security concerns.
Since the onset of the conflict, a significant number of Sudanese refugees have crossed into Chad. The Chadian government has stated that "exceptional exceptions, strictly justified by humanitarian reasons, may be granted" regarding the border closure.
Chad temporarily closed its border following the escalation of violence in Sudan in April 2023, stemming from a power struggle in Khartoum and other regions.
The conflict has resulted in over 40,000 fatalities according to United Nations data, although aid organizations suggest the actual figure may be significantly higher.
This situation has led to the world's largest humanitarian crisis, displacing over 14 million individuals and exacerbating disease outbreaks and famine conditions in parts of Sudan.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
