After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps

Core Impact Points

• Over 938,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad since the war began in April 2023, with many living in camps with inadequate access to clean water.
• The water crisis in Chad's refugee camps is among the most urgent emergencies faced by the French humanitarian organization Solidarites International.
• Refugees have reported surviving brutal attacks, violent rapes, and drone attacks, with many losing loved ones on their journey to safety.
• The conflict in Sudan has killed thousands of civilians and triggered the world's largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, with international efforts to end the conflict yielding little progress.
• Sudanese refugees in Chad's camps are struggling to survive, with hope of returning home fading as the conflict intensifies and foreign governments accused of supporting both sides come under scrutiny.
• The water shortage has become a major challenge for refugees, with some families surviving on less than half the minimum daily water supply recommended by the UNHCR.