MSF Dismisses 18 Staff Over Sexual Exploitation of Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has dismissed 18 staff members following investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. The medical charity reported that dozens of its personnel were accused of misconduct. These serious allegations were brought forward by Sudanese refugees in late 2024, prompting MSF to launch a series of inquiries.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF), a global medical charity, announced the dismissal of 18 staff members. This action follows investigations into serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad.
The organization stated that dozens of its staff were accused of misconduct. The internal investigations confirmed instances of "serious misconduct" among the implicated personnel.
These significant allegations were first raised by Sudanese refugees hosted in eastern Chad in late 2024. In response, MSF initiated a series of investigations to address the claims.
According to France 24, the organization, also known by its French acronym MSF, has taken firm action against those found responsible.
