Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad (opens original article in a new tab)

Mothers and families in Chad's refugee camps face starvation and harsh conditions after fleeing violence in Sudan's Darfur region, where the RSF's offensive destroyed villages and cut off water supplies, exacerbating a severe hunger crisis.

• Thuraya Mukhtar and other mothers in Chad's Iridimi refugee camp face starvation and lack of shelter after fleeing violence in Sudan's Darfur region.
• Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an offensive in Orchi, destroying villages, looting markets, and severing water supplies, forcing thousands into displacement.
• International warnings highlight Sudan's worst hunger crisis, with 19.5 million people facing acute food insecurity, but displaced families struggle for basic necessities in refugee camps.