In brief
At least 25 people were killed and 22 others injured in a clash between two sister communities in the Hadjer‑Lamis and Barh el Gazel provinces of western Chad. Forty‑nine people were arrested and transferred to the capital for judicial review. Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Aghabach, led a delegation to investigate the violence, promise full investigations, and promote dialogue to prevent further escalation.
At least 25 people were killed and 22 were injured in a clash between two sister communities in Chad’s western border region between the Hadjer‑Lamis and Barh el Gazel provinces, authorities said on Saturday.
According to a statement posted by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization on social media, the violence took place in a border area that is often prone to disputes over resources such as water and land.
In response, 39 individuals connected with the conflict were arrested and transferred to N'Djamena for further judicial proceedings.
The government dispatched a delegation, led by Minister of Public Security and Immigration Ali Ahmat Aghabach, to the affected area to investigate the incident, establish responsibility and ensure that judicial proceedings take their course.
The delegation also pledged to promote dialogue between the communities to restore peace and prevent future clashes.
Intercommunal clashes are relatively common in Chad and typically arise from conflicts over shared resources. The current incident highlights the urgent need for effective dispute resolution mechanisms in the region.