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Militia Movements Emerge in Chad Amid Rising Intercommunal Violence

9 Temmuz 2026France 24

Chad is experiencing a significant rise in intercommunal violence, with authorities reporting five incidents last month alone and over 300 deaths in the past two years. The UN has highlighted a broader escalation across the Lake Chad basin, with 5,700 fatalities recorded since November.
This surge in violence has also led to the displacement of thousands of individuals.
Chad has long been plagued by intercommunal conflicts, often fueled by competition over resources, ethnic divisions, and the spillover effects of regional instability. The current surge in violence is part of a larger pattern affecting the Lake Chad basin, which has seen increased conflict due to environmental chang…
The alarming increase in violence in Chad underscores the fragility of security in the region, exacerbated by intercommunal tensions and the impact of broader geopolitical issues. The emergence of militia-like movements could further complicate the situation, potentially leading to a cycle of retaliation and instabi…

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