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UNHCR Weekly Relocation Update – Eastern Chad 10 August 2026
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Recently, 2,851 refugees were moved from border areas to inland sites in Ouaddaï Province.
Refugee relocations have been ongoing in the area. Recently, 2,851 refugees were moved from border areas to inland sites in Ouaddaï Province. This relocation is part of a larger effort to move refugees to safer areas.
The relocation program has been active since January 2026, with a total of 50,966 refugees relocated so far. The majority of these relocations have taken place since April 2026, with 33,910 individuals relocated from 9,333 households. Further details on the relocation program and refugee numbers are available from the UNHCR Weekly Relocation Update.
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Category: disaster Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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