Sudanese war refugees in Chad face further hardship
Thousands of people fleeing war in Sudan are facing new crises in neighboring Chad. Amid hunger, illness, abuse, and soaring food prices, aid groups are feeling overwhelmed.
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Egypt: Sudanese fear deportation following new regularization law
Refugees from Sudan continue to flee to Egypt seeking protection. But with new rules requiring them to pay a large fee for residency or obtain proof of registration from the UN, local media say many fear that they will be expelled from the country.
UNHCR calls for support for Sudanese refugees on Chad border
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) asked for urgent international support for the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Chad, facing an exponential flight of people from the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan.
Sudan: Repercussions of world's 'worst displacement crisis' on Europe
One year of civil war has made Sudan one of the biggest -- and perhaps most overlooked -- conflict regions in the world, described by the UN as "the epicenter of the largest displacement crisis in the world." Meanwhile, the EU asylum agency highlights the fact that a growing number of people from Sudan are seeking protection in the EU.
UNHCR launches fund for people fleeing climate shock effects
The United Nations Agency for Refugees (UNHCR) last week launched a fund for climate resiliency aimed at strengthening the protection of displaced communities that are threatened by climate change.
Sudanese refugees in Germany decry forgotten war
One year on from the outbreak of another war, Sudan is being torn apart by one of the world's worst humanitarian crises in recent memory. More aid has been pledged, but many see no end to the suffering.
IOM launches five-year strategic migration plan in Chad
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a global five-year strategic plan in Chad to support safe and regular migration.
Libya to deport 250 migrants as authorities ramp up deportations
Libya announced the deportations of almost 250 irregular migrants to Niger and Chad on Tuesday (November 28). The initiative is a rare example of the country's two rival governments working together.
War in Sudan: Ache's story – returning home to Chad
Until recently, Ache was a successful cattle farmer in Sudan. But then the civil war got close to her town, and she had no choice but to return to her native Chad. This is her story, as told to the IOM's project support officer, François-Xavier Ada.
Sudan conflict: Nearly 3 million displaced, IOM
Close to three million people have been displaced by the conflict that broke out in Sudan three months ago, according to UN migration agency IOM. Nearly 700,000 have sought safety abroad; over two million have been internally displaced.
Sudanese refugee families in Chad need more support, UNICEF
Over 100,000 refugee children have fled from Sudan to Chad recently, according to UNICEF. Most Sudanese refugee families are staying in regions short on resources and infrastructure.
UNHCR: more aid for over 100,000 persons fleeing Sudan
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has intensified its efforts to support refugees feeling the civil war situation in Sudan. The growing displacement crisis affects thousands of people throughout the entire region.