Chad Imposes 20-Day Emergency in Lake Chad After Deadly Boko Haram Ambushes
Chad’s government has declared a 20-day state of emergency around Lake Chad following a wave of Boko Haram attacks. At least 26 soldiers, including two senior generals, were killed in recent ambushes. Authorities cite a worsening security and humanitarian crisis, with renewed terrorist strikes, mass displacement, and threats to civilians. The emergency follows a prior raid on the Barka Tolorom base near Nigeria and Niger, where 24 soldiers died. Chad’s information minister says the president also thanked Nigeria for its support in joint counter-terror operations. Lake Chad’s border islands remain strongholds for Boko Haram and ISWAP, and regional armies continue to step up offensives to curb the insurgents.
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