Chad Sees Surge in Intercommunal Violence and Militia-like Movements

Chad is experiencing a dramatic rise in intercommunal violence, with authorities reporting five incidents last month and over 300 deaths in two years. The UN warns of escalating violence across the Lake Chad basin, accompanied by the emergence of militia-like groups.

9 Jul, 13:24 — 9 Jul, 13:24

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Militia-like movements appear in Chad amid surge in intercommunal violence

In Chad, intercommunal violence has dramatically risen, with authorities flagging five different incidents just last month, with over 300 killed in just two years. The UN has warned that violence is escalating across the entire Lake Chad basin, with 5,700 people killed since last November. Violence has also forced thousands to leave. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard tells us more

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