A Sudanese refugee has reportedly been killed and temporary shelters destroyed in separate incidents at a refugee camp in eastern Chad, adding to concerns over the safety and living conditions of people displaced by the conflict in neighbouring Sudan.

The incidents were reported on October 12 in Adré, a border area that has received large numbers of Sudanese refugees fleeing violence. According to a report citing Radio Dabanga, the killing occurred on Sunday, while a separate fire damaged temporary shelters and left displaced families without adequate accommodation.

Chadian police were reportedly investigating the killing to identify those responsible. The Platform of Civil Associations for Sudanese Refugees in Adré, known as PAGES, also warned of concerns about armed robbery, intimidation, attacks on civilians and theft in public places and along roads.

The incidents highlight the pressures facing refugee communities in eastern Chad, where people fleeing conflict need safe shelter, protection and access to essential services.

Humanitarian organisations and local authorities face growing pressure to strengthen protection measures and ensure that families affected by the fire receive emergency assistance. Further verified details about the cause of the fire, the number of shelters destroyed and the circumstances surrounding the death were not available in the cited report.