MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal

Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.

A confidential internal report by Doctors Without Borders revealed widespread cases of sexual exploitation and abuse by staff in Chad, particularly along the Sudanese border, leading to the dismissal of 18 employees.

Doctors Without Borders identified dozens of cases of abuse and sexual exploitation involving staff members working in refugee camps in eastern Chad, leading to the dismissal of 18 employees.

MSF disclosed instances of sexual exploitation and abuse by staff in Chad, targeting underage girls and involving the exchange of food and jobs for sex, resulting in the dismissal of 18 employees.

Doctors Without Borders dismissed 18 staff members after investigations found serious misconduct involving sexual exploitation and abuse of Sudanese refugees in Chad.