The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has significantly worsened the refugee crisis.

Experts from the UN have warned that Sudan is facing the largest modern famine in history, with 97% of its population affected.

Despite the urgent need, the UN's appeal for $1.5 billion to support Sudanese refugees is severely underfunded, currently sitting at only 27%.

Chad has become the host for the highest number of Sudanese refugees globally, with the total reaching 681,944 individuals.

In early October 2024, around 25,000 people, primarily women and children, crossed into eastern Chad, marking a record influx for the year.

Many refugees have returned to the Adrè camp seeking better job opportunities, as survival in the Farchana camp has become increasingly difficult.

Conditions at the Farchana camp are dire, with refugees like El-Tayeb Zakria describing a lack of basic services such as medical facilities and clean water, leading to a sense of 'gradual death.'

The World Food Programme has reported that funding per refugee is only 50% of what is necessary, resulting in insufficient basic food supplies.

Desperation has led many refugees at the Farchana camp to beg for food, as highlighted by camp chief Hatim Abdallah El-Fadil.

Education is severely lacking in the camps, with sporadic lessons provided by refugees using smuggled educational materials.

As conditions continue to deteriorate, the influx of refugees into Chad is expected to rise, with many contemplating migration to Europe, southern Africa, and the Gulf.

Both conflicting parties in Sudan have been accused of war crimes, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and leading to widespread starvation.