In the face of relentless violence and unimaginable atrocities, thousands of Sudanese refugees continue to pour into neighboring Chad, seeking sanctuary from the ongoing horrors in Sudan’s Darfur region.

Since the civil war erupted in Sudan nearly 20 months ago, over a million individuals have fled the bloodshed, crossing the porous border into Chad in search of safety.

Despite the promise of refuge, these refugees find themselves in an increasingly precarious situation, with limited resources and insufficient aid to meet their basic needs. Life in Chad’s refugee camps is harsh and often inhospitable, with overcrowding, inadequate shelter, and a severe shortage of food and medical care.

For many of the displaced Sudanese, returning to their homeland seems like a distant dream.

The ongoing violence in Darfur, coupled with the complete breakdown of law and order, has left these refugees with little hope of ever going back to the communities and homes they once knew.

In Chad, while they have found some semblance of safety, the future remains uncertain.

Struggling to rebuild their lives amidst overwhelming adversity, these refugees are caught in a dire limbo, unable to return to their homeland and uncertain of what lies ahead.

The international community has provided some aid, but the scale of the crisis far outstrips the support available, leaving these families in an enduring cycle of hardship.

Al Jazeera.