Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush
Summary
Chad has declared three days of national mourning after Boko Haram attacks killed two generals and at least 24 soldiers near Lake Chad. The region has seen ongoing violent attacks by Boko Haram and related groups targeting military forces.Key Facts
- Two Chadian generals died in a Boko Haram ambush on May 6 near Lake Chad.
- At least 24 soldiers were killed in an earlier Boko Haram attack on May 4 at the Barka Tolorom military base.
- Chad announced national mourning from May 6 to May 9 to honor those killed.
- Boko Haram’s JAS faction and its rival group ISWAP are both active around Lake Chad.
- A previous Boko Haram attack in October 2024 killed about 40 Chadian soldiers.
- Chad launched a military counteroffensive in early 2025 to weaken Boko Haram’s presence.
- Despite the counteroffensive, Boko Haram attacks have continued in the region.
- Chad has faced long-term instability, including rebellions and coups, and remains one of Africa’s poorest countries.
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