West Darfur clashes force nearly 2,000 refugees into Chad
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Recent intercommunal clashes in El Geneina, in Sudan’s West Darfur State, have forced...
In Chad, Central African refugee keeps hope alive
Chad has offered sanctuary to refugees from Central African Republic, where renewed violence continues to force tens of thousands to flee. By Simplice Kpandji in Doholo Refugee Camp, Chad As fighting between government forces and rebel groups approached their home in...
UNHCR welcomes new asylum law in Chad
This news comment is attributable to Millicent Mutuli, Director of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends The Republic of Chad for adopting its first-ever asylum law, which will enhance protection for the nearly...