Recent news in Chad highlights the growing tensions between the military power of Ndjamena and the rebel movements operating in the border area with Libya. The clashes between the Chadian army and the rebels of the Military Command Council for the Salvation of the Republic (CCMSR) have taken a more aggressive turn in recent days, with the attack on the base of the Front pour l’alternance et la concorde in Chad (Fact) by an airstrike.
These events provoked a strong reaction from the leaders of the two rebel movements. Mahamat Barh Béchir Kindji, Executive Secretary General of Fact, said his movement would not stand idly by in the face of attacks. He also denounced the airstrike targeting their base in Libya as a diversion to divert attention from the electoral calendar in preparation.
For his part, Issa Ali Youssof, a member of the executive board of the CCMSR, promised attacks at the appropriate time. According to him, the Doha talks between the transitional government and the various rebel movements were a monologue and his movement does not consider itself a signatory to the agreements. He stressed that their objective was to free the people of Chad from the repressive system that had been in place for a long time.
These growing tensions in Chad raise serious concerns about stability and security in the region. As the country prepares for a constitutional referendum in December 2023, clashes between the central government and rebel groups are likely to further disrupt the political and security situation.
It is crucial that all parties involved engage in a constructive and peaceful dialogue in order to resolve differences in a balanced manner and in the interest of the Chadian people. A lasting political solution will have to be sought to guarantee stability and peace in the country.
This situation in Chad once again highlights the complex challenges that many African countries face, with rebel groups operating in porous and unstable border areas. It is essential that the international community provide support and cooperation to help African governments address these challenges and promote peace and stability in the region.
In conclusion, the recent clashes in Chad between the military power and the rebel groups highlight the fragility of the political and security situation in the country. It is imperative that all parties engage in peaceful dialogue to find a lasting political solution. The international community must also lend its support to promote peace and stability in the region