Tayyaba Rehan is a student at the National Defence University. She is currently pursuing her degree in defense and strategic studies. She has worked with multiple governmental and non-governmental organizations. Her articles have been published in national as well as international publications.
The suffering of the Sudanese refugees in Chad can be described as a painful and urgent humanitarian issue that needs to be addressed. Sudanese refugees continue to seek asylum in the Chadian territory because of ongoing civil strife, political violence, and poor economic conditions in Sudan. Sudan is a North African nation that has faced political instability and conflict for many years. For instance, the Darfur region has been most affected by violence, with the citizens being forced to flee their homes and live in appalling conditions.
The Sudanese government’s actions against rebels and the subsequent acts of war have caused many people, including families, to flee to Chad. Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa that has a long and open border with Sudan. Therefore, it is one of the most preferred destinations for Sudanese refugees who are in search of protection. The current refugee crisis has put a lot of pressure on Chadian resources and abilities, as well as negatively impacting the lives of the refugees and the people hosting them.
There are approximately 17 camps in Chad that accommodate nearly 300,000 refugees, where women and children are the most affected. The camps are established in eastern Chad’s three provinces of Ouadda, Sila, and Wadi-Fira. An increasing population of refugees has put a lot of pressure on the humanitarian response in the region. The planning figure for the humanitarian response was expected to rise quickly and reach 250,000 persons by the end of........