Chadian authorities have detained nine Sudanese refugees, including three women, at the Alacha camp and expelled them to the border town of Adré following protests over delayed food aid.
Police forces entered the camp at the request of the camp’s sheikh after tensions erupted among the refugees at his residence, resulting in substantial property damage.
The incident unfolded when refugees gathered last week at the sheikh’s home to voice their frustration over a two-month delay in food aid distribution.
The discussion escalated into heated disputes with camp administrators, leading to demonstrations during which the sheikh’s house was damaged.
To quell the unrest, police used force to disperse the demonstrators, employing batons and live ammunition.
Authorities subsequently imposed precautionary measures to contain further escalation, including communication blackouts and targeting key activists. Many young refugees reportedly fled the camp secretly, fearing arrest.
This situation highlights the mounting challenges faced by Sudanese refugees in Chad, as tensions surrounding humanitarian aid access continue to rise.
