UN Reports 71% of Sudanese Refugees to Chad Experienced Human Rights Violations

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) revealed that a staggering 71% of refugees fleeing to Chad have survived human rights violations, highlighting the devastating trauma they endure, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday.

Dominique Hyde, UNHCR’s director of external relations, described the fleeing route as “dangerous and inhumane” during a briefing in Geneva.

Since the conflict in Sudan escalated in April 2023, approximately 700,000 Sudanese refugees have sought safety in Chad, with nearly 90% being women and children. This influx marks the largest refugee crisis in Chad’s history, bringing the total number of Sudanese refugees in the country to 1.1 million.

In October alone, 60,000 refugees crossed into Chad amid escalating violence in Darfur. Survivors recount horrific experiences, including targeted killings based on ethnicity, looting, and sexual violence. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced nearly 10 million people. The UN continues to call for urgent international action to address the humanitarian crisis and end the violence.