Chad orders military retaliation for Sudan border violations
Chadian President Mahamat Déby issued a formal order on March 31, 2026, directing the military to retaliate against any future attacks originating from Sudanese territory. The move follows a series of deadly border incursions, including a drone strike in the town of Al-Tina that killed 17 civilians. Chad has deployed over 15,000 troops and established a joint force with Libyan elements to secure its 1,400-kilometer border as the Sudanese civil war increasingly threatens regional stability.