2022---in-sudan--tigrayan-refugees-between-hope-and-skepticism [ 2026 Edition ]

Despite the deal, many refugees remained profoundly skeptical. Memories of mass killings and the scale of destruction—estimated by some researchers to have claimed between 385,000 and 600,000 lives—made the idea of returning home feel like a death sentence to some. Many stated they would only feel safe returning if there were fundamental changes in Ethiopia's leadership or guaranteed international protection. Life in the Camps: A Deteriorating Sanctuary

Throughout 2022, the humanitarian situation in Sudan's eastern camps grew increasingly dire. What was intended as a temporary refuge became a protracted struggle for survival. Life in the Camps: A Deteriorating Sanctuary Throughout

The signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) in Pretoria, South Africa, on November 2, 2022, offered the first real glimmer of hope. It raised the possibility of humanitarian aid finally reaching Tigray and the eventual safe return of refugees. It raised the possibility of humanitarian aid finally