**Title: More than 55,000 Sudanese Refugees Flee to Chad Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis**
**Date: September 25, 2026**
In a troubling development, over 55,000 Sudanese refugees have sought safety in neighboring Chad this year, exacerbating an already critical humanitarian situation. The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the crisis will worsen unless there is a substantial increase in funding for relief efforts.
The influx of refugees has accelerated dramatically, with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, reporting that the number of Sudanese individuals arriving in eastern Chad has surged to approximately 400 per day. This figure represents a significant increase, roughly 20 times the daily rate observed in previous months. The primary entry points for these refugees are Chad’s border areas of Adre and Tine.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war, ignited by a power struggle between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly referred to as Hemedti. This conflict has led to the displacement of over 11 million people, making it one of the largest displacement crises in the world.
Currently, around 6.4 million individuals are internally displaced within Sudan, while more than 3.5 million have fled to neighboring countries as refugees or asylum seekers. The UN has highlighted that the transit center in Tine, Chad, is facing immense pressure, currently accommodating over 4,300 individuals. Many of these refugees are in dire need of essential services such as shelter, clean water, and sanitation.
The situation is particularly dire for about 31,000 families who are without adequate shelter. Most refugees are struggling to access even half of the minimum daily water requirement, further complicating their living conditions.
Despite the urgent need for assistance, the UN has reported that it has only received 20 percent of the $1.6 billion required to effectively address the crisis. This funding shortfall of $1.28 billion poses a significant barrier to providing the necessary support to those affected. The UN has cautioned that without additional international aid, the situation could lead to more Sudanese refugees attempting the dangerous journey to Europe. In 2025, over 14,100 Sudanese refugees reached European shores, marking a staggering 245 percent increase from the previous year.
As the humanitarian crisis unfolds, the international community faces mounting pressure to respond to the urgent needs of Sudanese refugees in Chad and beyond. The UN's call for increased funding underscores the critical importance of global solidarity in addressing this escalating crisis and providing relief to those in desperate need.