July 23, 2024 (GENEVA) –  The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan said it recently documented disturbing patterns of grave human rights violations in Chad, calling on the international community to urgently step up efforts to end the country’s ongoing conflict. A statement said the mission, which visited Chad from 30 June to 18 July, met with victims and survivors of the conflict in Sudan as well as members of Sudanese civil society, the diplomatic community and the UN country team. The mission travelled to eastern Chad, including to Adre, Farchana and Abeche. The Fact-Finding mission stressed the need for support while acknowledging the efforts made by Chadian authorities, UN entities and other humanitarian actors. “This crisis requires the support of the international community as a whole,” said Mohamed Chande Othman, Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission, adding “UN entities and humanitarian groups are in dire need of greater financial and other assistance to ensure Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees have access to basic facilities, including nutrition, hygienic needs, health care, and education.” The Fact-Finding Mission, in a statement Sudan Tribune obtained, also called on the international community to boost humanitarian support to the Chadian communities hosting refugees, …

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