Sudanese refugees in the eastern Chadian city of Abéché on Saturday rejected cash assistance, saying the amount offered was insultingly low.
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, had announced the payments through its Refugee Committee, with distribution due to begin the same day.
Sources reported that refugees refused the aid because it failed to meet even the most basic living needs.
Each payment totalled 1,600 African riyals—about $10 per person—earmarked for housing and other non-food expenses.
The rejection underscores growing frustration as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Chadian cities hosting Sudanese refugees fleeing the war.
Refugees say rents and living costs have surged, while aid has all but disappeared, with no assistance received since November.
More than 9,000 registered refugee families live in Abéché, alongside over 6,000 others still awaiting formal registration.
Reports say reception centres in eastern Chad are facing extremely harsh conditions.
Many families, including women and children, are sleeping outdoors or under trees, exposed to cold weather without proper shelter.
Water shortages remain acute despite the presence of storage tanks, as missing pipes and distribution networks limit access to safe drinking water.
Health services are also severely limited, with disease spreading quickly, particularly among children suffering infections and winter-related respiratory illnesses.
