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Funding Shortfall Threatens Aid for One Million Sudanese Refugees

4/9/2026

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More than one million Sudanese refugees in Chad face aid cuts due to a funding shortfall over $400 million.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, over 1.3 million refugees have fled to Chad.
World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warn of further reductions unless the funding gap is addressed.
Currently, 40% of refugees receive assistance.

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More than one million Sudanese refugees in Chad face aid cuts due to a funding shortfall over $400 million.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, over 1.3 million refugees have fled to Chad.
World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warn of further reductions unless the funding gap is addressed.
Currently, 40% of refugees receive assistance.