Adre, May 18( Darfur 24)
Darfur 24 has monitored the continued influx of Sudanese to refugee camps in eastern Chad, through several crossings in North and West Darfur states, seeking safety and humanitarian assistance provided by foreign organizations.
The United Nations reported on May 13 that 20,000 Sudanese had arrived in Chad via the Tina crossing, located in North Darfur state, over the previous two weeks.
Sudanese who recently arrived in eastern Chad via the Adre crossing, located in West Darfur state, reported that deteriorating security and living conditions had prompted them to flee the country.
Fatima, a refugee, a housewife and mother of four, told Darfur 24 that they left the city of Garsila in Central Darfur State due to the lack of basic necessities, including food, water, and medicine.
She confirmed that many families left their areas for refugee camps in eastern Chad, despite the security risks they faced until they reached the Adré crossing.
The Rapid Support Forces are tightening restrictions on the exit of Sudanese from areas under their control, citing their affiliation with the army.
794,000 Sudanese have sought refuge in Chad since the outbreak of the conflict on April 15, 2023, out of a total of 3.9 million people who have crossed the border into neighboring countries.