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Sudanese Arab refugees face hostility and distrust after fleeing to Chad

Sudanese Arab refugees face hostility and distrust after fleeing to Chad
France 24 Wednesday 04 November 2026, 10:18 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Thousands of Arab Sudanese who have arrived in Chad after fleeing fighting at home are facing mistrust and hostility from fellow Sudanese refugees. Fighters linked to the Rapid Support Forces, whose ranks are largely drawn from Sudan’s Arab communities, have been accused of repeatedly targeting civilians from other ethnic groups. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard reports.

Thousands of Arab Sudanese who have arrived in Chad after fleeing fighting at home are facing mistrust and hostility from fellow Sudanese refugees. Fighters linked to the Rapid Support Forces, whose ranks are largely drawn from Sudan’s Arab communities, have been accused of repeatedly targeting civilians from other ethnic groups. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard reports. Keywords for this article
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