Militia-like movements appear in Chad amid surge in intercommunal violence
Intercommunal violence has risen sharply in Chad, with authorities flagging five separate incidents last month alone and more than 300 people killed over the past two years. The UN has warned that violence is escalating across the entire Lake Chad basin, with 5,700 people killed since last November.
Intercommunal violence has risen sharply in Chad, with authorities flagging five separate incidents across the country just last month.
Official figures show more than 300 people have been killed in such clashes over the past two years. The United Nations said the violence is not confined to Chad alone, warning that it is escalating across the entire Lake Chad basin, with 5,700 people killed in the region since last November. The clashes have also forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
Observers say the emergence of armed, militia-like groups is being fueled by regional security gaps and disputes over land and resources. Regional authorities said they plan to expand dialogue efforts aimed at halting the rising violence.
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