A Sudanese refugee woman was found dead in Chad’s Adre camp, sparking outrage among refugees and the local community.
Authorities revealed she had been strangled with a rope, with forensic reports confirming sexual assault prior to her death.
The victim, in her fifties, worked near Adre Central Hospital, often visiting early before being attacked on her way to work.
Previously, she had been employed at El Geneina University in West Darfur State, highlighting her long-standing community engagement.
Refugees in eastern Chad face insecurity, food and water shortages, and limited medical care, leaving camps vulnerable to violence.
The incident has intensified concerns over safety in Adre camp, which has experienced repeated security tensions in recent months.
Chadian authorities launched investigations, promising to apply legal measures to identify and prosecute those responsible for the crime.
Since the Sudan war erupted in April 2023, nearly one million Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad, UN figures show.
Chad already hosts about 409,000 Sudanese displaced by earlier Darfur conflicts since 2003, creating immense humanitarian pressures.
Refugee advocates are calling for increased protection and urgent interventions to address camp insecurity and safeguard vulnerable populations.
The killing underscores the daily dangers Sudanese refugees face while seeking safety, highlighting persistent gaps in security and support.
Humanitarian agencies continue to urge international attention to protect refugees amid escalating tensions and inadequate resources in eastern Chad.
