Chad is currently sheltering over 1.1 million refugees, many of whom have fled from ongoing violence in Sudan where conflict between rival military forces began in April 2023.
This war has caused significant hardship within Sudan as well.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the extensive humanitarian challenges in Sudan, describing the situation as one of the worst global crises.
She emphasized the ongoing support provided by the UN to the Sudanese government to mitigate this crisis.
During her visit to Chad, Mohammed announced a $5 million aid from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) aimed at assisting flood recovery efforts, as reported by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric at a press briefing at UN Headquarters.
The ongoing Sudanese conflict, alongside recent flooding events, has impacted approximately 960,000 people in Chad and 310,000 in Sudan.
In meetings with Chad’s local officials, discussions focused on the intricate challenges the country faces, including regional dynamics and key risks. The need for global solidarity was underscored during these discussions.
Mohammed also visited the Adré crossing point into Sudan, a newly opened humanitarian corridor, and interacted with refugees, women, youth, and community leaders there.
She praised the opening of this crossing as a crucial step for delivering essential aid to Sudan.
The UN Spokesperson stressed the importance of keeping this route open and safe to allow significant humanitarian aid to reach Sudan, particularly to areas in Darfur, Kordofan, Khartoum, and Al Jazirah, where people are facing famine conditions.
This corridor had been closed for a year but is now pivotal in scaling up UN aid to these regions.
