Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says it has dismissed 18 staff members following investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. The organisation reports that it launched inquiries after it received “serious allegations” raised in late 2024 by Sudanese refugees hosted in the region. MSF states that investigators found “serious misconduct,” prompting the dismissals.
Multiple reports describe accusations that MSF staff targeted vulnerable refugees, including underage girls, and that sexual exploitation is linked to the provision of assistance. One report also alleges that staff members traded food or jobs for sex.
MSF has not specified the total number of accused individuals, but the organisation’s public response focuses on actions taken after internal investigations and disciplinary measures. The cases relate to the care and support provided to refugees in eastern Chad, according to the accounts cited by the reporting outlets.
