Stories from N'Djamena · Chad

A prosecutor in Chad has requested a 10-year prison sentence for eight opponents of the GCAP.

President Mahamat Déby Itno of Chad has threatened provincial and traditional authorities, stating they must assume responsibility or face removal from power. The president is prioritizing the disarmament of civilians who are reportedly carrying weapons.

Opposition leader Succès Masra has renewed his availability to work with the current administration. Masra proposed a unity government characterized by what he calls 'double parity.' This structure would consist of a cabinet composed of equal numbers of Christians and Muslims.

President Abdallah was killed by an aide. The source stated that the United States president has elevated threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and level.

The 1,300-kilometer border between Sudan and Chad is extremely difficult to monitor. Fighters and weapons are crossing the border alongside refugees fleeing the war in Sudan. This movement is increasingly drawing Chad into the regional violence.

Yisen Abdulay stated that democracy no longer exists in Chad. A spokesperson for the Les Patriotes party, a member of the G-CAP, expressed pessimism regarding the future of democracy in Chad. The spokesperson suggested that political parties will no longer have meaning in the current political climate. Opposition figures are calling for the Chadian head of state to release political opponents currently incarcerated for their opinions. They are requesting the government to allow for peaceful marches and to open up the political space for dialogue. The source noted that the locality of Isoma was also attacked, though the current status of such attacks is unclear. The speaker stated that Chad will not be considered a democratic country unless these changes occur. Opposition members in Chad warn that a new legislative text could violate Article 220 of the Constitution.

The Chadian government has designated water and sanitation as its number one development priority. The national development plan aims to provide these services to an additional 11 million people.

Chad's Supreme Court dissolved the opposition group G-CAP on Friday, April 24. The dissolution was justified by the group's call for a peaceful protest on May 2. Eight opposition members were questioned by judicial police on Sunday, April 26, with two refusing to cooperate as their lawyers were denied access. The group had organized a march of indignation and peaceful protest. The reasons for the dissolution have not been fully elaborated. The decision was announced by authorities in N'Djamena. The government's action marks a move in the country's political landscape. This move is seen as a restriction on political dissent within the country.

Chadian government officials are preparing measures to prevent the spread of conflict from Sudan into Chadian territory. The situation in Sudan's Darfur region, specifically in the Digot locality of Dar Tama, involves ongoing tensions and incidents of arson against homes and businesses. A Chadian vice-premier stated the situation is currently under control and customary mediation is being implemented. Mahamat Idriss Déby, the Chadian leader, is working to ensure the conflict does not cross borders. Recent violence has involved the burning of homes, businesses, and villages. The government aims to mitigate the impact of Sudanese community involvement in the regional conflict. Vice-Premier Mahamat reports the situation is under control via customary mediation and is working to prevent Sudanese conflict spillover.

At least 42 people were killed and nearly 40 injured during ethnic clashes in eastern Chad on Sunday. The violence reportedly began following an altercation over a well in the Digot locality of the Dartama department. A ministerial delegation led by Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the Armed Forces Mahamat Idriss Déby has traveled to the region to assess the situation. Total casualties in the region are being monitored following the weekend of unrest. The government stated the situation is now under control. The region has experienced conflicts between farmers and herders for years, which have worsened with the ongoing war in neighboring Sudan. Russia announced a long-term military cooperation agreement with North Korea. The government's security forces have been deployed to the affected areas and are working on-site. Special attention is being paid to the situation.