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UNHCR Reports 20-Fold Sudan Refugee Surge into Chad

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC · How we work

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UNHCR says Sudanese refugees are fleeing to Chad at a 20-fold surge, with over 400 crossing daily.
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in eastern Chad since early 2026.
Only 18% of the $1.6 billion needed for the regional refugee response plan has been received.
WFP is cutting food rations for 950,000 displaced people in North Darfur’s tented town.

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UNHCR says Sudanese refugees are fleeing to Chad at a 20-fold surge, with over 400 crossing daily.
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in eastern Chad since early 2026.
Only 18% of the $1.6 billion needed for the regional refugee response plan has been received.
WFP is cutting food rations for 950,000 displaced people in North Darfur’s tented town.