Boko Haram attack kills 23 soldiers in Chad’s Lake Chad region
Summary
At least 23 Chadian soldiers died and 26 were hurt in a Boko Haram attack on a military base on Barka Tolorom island in the Lake Chad area. The Chadian army said they fought back and killed many attackers, while President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promised to keep fighting Boko Haram until the threat ends.Key Facts
- Boko Haram attacked a military post on Barka Tolorom island in Chad’s Lake Chad region on Monday night.
- 23 Chadian soldiers were killed and 26 were injured in the attack.
- The military reported killing a large number of Boko Haram fighters and stopping the attack.
- President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno expressed his condolences and vowed to continue fighting Boko Haram.
- Boko Haram has been increasing attacks in the Lake Chad area, including a deadly attack in October 2024 killing about 40 soldiers.
- Chad launched a counterattack after the October 2024 attack, which ended in February, claiming Boko Haram had no safe places in Chad.
- The Lake Chad area also hosts Boko Haram’s rival group ISWAP, an affiliate of ISIL.
- Chad faces ongoing instability with rebellions and economic challenges despite oil resources.
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