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Chad Officially the Republic of Chad, Chad is bordered by Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, Niger to the west, and Libya to the north. It is landlocked and is in central Africa. It is often referred to as the “Dead Heart of Africa” […]
...Today, the United States, through USAID, announced $2 million in additional humanitarian assistance in response to widespread flooding in Chad. Since late July, ongoing heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Chad has impacted nearly 1.5 million people countrywide, resulted in the deaths of at least 341 people, washed away livelihoods, and compounded significant pre-existing humanitarian […]
...Today, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby announced that the United States, through USAID, will provide more than $69 million in additional humanitarian assistance in response to persistent needs of crisis-affected people in Chad, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The funding announced today will provide vitally needed humanitarian assistance to more […]
...Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Chad’s current military leader, has been declared winner of the election held across the country on Monday, May 6. Declared by the country’s national election agency on Thursday, the election results came two weeks earlier than previously planned. Itno won the election with a whopping 61% of the total votes cast […]
...In assessing Chad’s upcoming elections, the junta’s actions should speak louder than their words. On February 28, Chad’s Prime Minister, Succès Masra, told listeners at an Atlantic Council event in Washington DC that he and the country’s military leaders were working together to build Chad’s future on a foundation of reconciliation, dialogue, and common interest. It […]
...Investigate Yaya Dillo’s Death During Crackdown by Security Forces The killing of a potential presidential candidate during an assault by Chadian security forces on an opposition party headquarters raises serious concerns about the environment for elections scheduled for May 6, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 28, members of the security forces killed […]
...Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibédou Ensured Human Rights Body’s Independence Last week, a prominent rights defender, Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibédou, was removed from his post as president of the National Human Rights Commission. His departure is a blow for a country facing presidential elections. On October 20, 2022, security forces in Chad fired live ammunition at […]
...Unlawful Transition Marks a New Chapter After almost two years of a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protests, the transitional government in Chad will hold a constitutional referendum on December 17. The referendum seeks to accomplish one main goal: ending a transition that never should have occurred. It also takes place after the government allowed a […]
...Travel & Tourism Expensive, remote, and sometimes dangerous outside the capital, Chad can be a very challenging place to visit, but by investing in the effort and taking safety precautions, travelers may gain a memorable tourism experience. Located in the heart of Africa, Chad is known for its stark expanses of savanna dotted with traditional […]
...Law Enshrines Impunity, Rewards Abusers (Nairobi) – A new amnesty law in Chad will deny the rights of victims to seek justice and reinforces impunity, Human Rights Watch said today. The law, passed by a national transitional council on November 23, 2023, removes the possibility of prosecutions following the violent repression by security forces of […]
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