People continue to flee the conflict by land, air and sea. But there’s no food, water or accommodation for the thousands of people who’ve crossed the border into Chad, according to Aleksandra Roulet-Cimpric of the International Rescue Committee (IRC):
Quote Message: The humanitarian situation is alarming. Around 20,000 people have arrived since 15 April – mainly women, children and elderly people… They are settled under trees with no shelter. When they arrive there is no access to water… health facilities, no access to any kind of food assistance.” from Aleksandra Roulet-Cimpric IRC in Chad
The humanitarian situation is alarming. Around 20,000 people have arrived since 15 April – mainly women, children and elderly people… They are settled under trees with no shelter. When they arrive there is no access to water… health facilities, no access to any kind of food assistance.”
Aleksandra Roulet-Cimpric
IRC in Chad
Speaking to BBC News, she says it’s important to resettle the refugees “as soon as possible”, before the rainy season made access roads impassable.