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30,000 Sudanese Refugees Face Dire Crisis in Chad

5/13/2025

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In Tiné, Chad, more than 30,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the brutal violence in Darfur are trapped in a dire humanitarian crisis. Battling scorching heat and severe shortages of food, water, and shelter, they rely on local groups for scant assistance. Many arrive malnourished, with harrowing accounts of violence haunting their escape from conflict.

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Story summary

In Tiné, Chad, more than 30,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the brutal violence in Darfur are trapped in a dire humanitarian crisis. Battling scorching heat and severe shortages of food, water, and shelter, they rely on local groups for scant assistance. Many arrive malnourished, with harrowing accounts of violence haunting their escape from conflict.