A fire has destroyed more than 100 homes in a Sudanese refugee camp in eastern Chad, underscoring worsening humanitarian conditions as displacement from Sudan’s war continues to spill across borders.
According to the Sudan-focused outlet Radio Dabanga, the blaze broke out on Monday in Alasha camp, which hosts thousands of Sudanese civilians who fled violence in Darfur and other conflict-affected regions.
Several refugees sustained burns in the incident and were treated at a local health centre, while large sections of the camp were reduced to ashes.
Witnesses cited in the report said the fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and the absence of firefighting equipment, a recurring issue in overcrowded camps with limited infrastructure.
The incident came just days after another fire on Saturday destroyed most of the market area in the same camp, compounding losses for already vulnerable residents.
Separately, local sources reported a deadly armed attack near Abtengi camp in eastern Chad, where two Sudanese refugees were killed, raising concerns over deteriorating security conditions around displacement sites.
Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned that refugee camps along the Chad-Sudan border are under severe strain, with limited access to water, healthcare and emergency response services.
The latest incidents highlight the growing regional impact of Sudan’s war, as neighbouring countries struggle to cope with the influx of displaced civilians and the mounting pressure on already fragile systems.
