IRC warns of escalating humanitarian needs following influx in refugee arrivals
- Over 49,000 Sudanese refugees arrived in Chad in October 2024 alone.
- Since the crisis began in April 2023, 680,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad.
- 88% of the refugees are women and children, who arrive severely traumatized with very little provisions.
- The Humanitarian Response Plan for Eastern Chad is only 27% funded.
Country facts
- Total population: 15.8 million
- People displaced by crisis: 706,000
- Rank in Human Development Index: 190 out of 191
IRC response
- Started working in Chad: 2004
