A joint United Nations report released in New York has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis affecting more than one million Sudanese refugees in Chad.
The UN refugee agency and the World Food Programme say severe shortages are now threatening basic survival in overcrowded camps.
A funding shortfall of $428 million has forced aid groups to scale back operations, leaving only four in ten refugees receiving assistance.
Chad currently hosts around 1.3 million Sudanese refugees, including over 900,000 who fled violence following the outbreak of conflict in 2013.
Conditions inside the camps have deteriorated significantly, with approximately 80,000 families lacking adequate shelter and basic protection.
Water shortages remain critical, with some refugees surviving on less than half the minimum daily requirement needed to maintain health.
Health facilities are under intense strain, struggling to cope with rising demand, while services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence have been reduced.
More than 243,000 refugees remain stranded near eastern border areas, unable to relocate due to limited funding and logistical constraints.
The United Nations has warned that further cuts are likely in the coming months unless urgent funding is secured to sustain fragile humanitarian operations.
The war in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions.
Officials caution that without swift international support, the situation in Chad risks escalating into a broader humanitarian catastrophe.
