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- 1Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges twentyfold as aid dries up●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbe
The United Nations reports a twentyfold surge in the number of Sudanese refugees crossing into Chad as the country's conflict continues and humanitarian funding runs out. Aid agencies warn that shrinking resources are leaving new arrivals without food, shelter or medical care, compounding one of the world's largest displacement crises and pressing international donors to respond.
- 2Sudanese refugee influx into Chad surges amid rape and abduction reports●Sudanese refugee influx into Chad surges amid reports of rape and abductions
A surge of Sudanese refugees is crossing into Chad, with reports of rape and abductions accompanying their flight. The influx points to worsening violence in Sudan's conflict zones, particularly Darfur, where civilians face attacks while escaping to border areas. Aid agencies and regional observers are voicing alarm over the safety of displaced women and children and the growing strain on refugee camps in eastern Chad.