More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have fled into eastern Chad, with the UN refugee agency reporting about 400 arrivals a day, some 20 times the previous daily rate, as it calls for funding.
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Key facts
- More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad.
- The UN refugee agency says about 400 people a day now cross from Sudan into eastern Chad.
- The current daily rate is roughly 20 times the previous rate.
- The UN has issued a call for funding to respond.
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have fled across the border into eastern Chad, prompting the UN refugee agency to call for funding to meet the growing need, according to Al Jazeera.
The UN refugee agency said around 400 people a day are now crossing from Sudan into eastern Chad. That figure represents about 20 times the previous daily rate of arrivals, underscoring the pace of the recent surge.
The scale of the movement has placed added pressure on the humanitarian response in the region, with the agency appealing for additional resources to support those arriving.
The reported jump in daily crossings points to an intensifying displacement situation along the Sudan-Chad border, where refugees continue to seek safety across the frontier.
Al Jazeera reported the figures based on information from the UN refugee agency. Further details on the causes of the increase and the specific funding required were not provided in the available source.
Why it matters
A sudden 20-fold increase in daily border crossings signals a deepening displacement crisis that can quickly overwhelm local resources and aid operations. The UN's funding appeal highlights the gap between rising humanitarian needs and available support for refugees arriving in eastern Chad.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad?
According to Al Jazeera, more than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have fled into eastern Chad.
How fast are people crossing the border?
The UN refugee agency says about 400 people a day are now crossing from Sudan into eastern Chad, roughly 20 times the previous daily rate.
What is the UN asking for?
The UN refugee agency has called for funding to respond to the surge in refugees arriving in eastern Chad.
Timeline
- More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding
Al Jazeera: UN refugee agency says 400 people a day, about 20 times the previous daily rate, now cross from Sudan into eastern Chad.