Chad Closes Border with Sudan After Deadly Drone Attack, Orders Military Response

Chad has closed its border with Sudan following a drone strike that killed at least 16 Chadian nationals, prompting President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno to order a military response. An emergency security meeting led to the appointment of Prime Minister Allamaye Halina to assess the damage in the affected area. This incident exacerbates tensions along the border amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Published Mar 20, 2026

Following a deadly drone strike that resulted in at least 16 Chadian casualties, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno ordered the closure of the Chad-Sudan border. This decision was made during an emergency security meeting, and Prime Minister Allamaye Halina has been assigned to evaluate the damage in the impacted region.

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The National Army has been instructed to respond decisively to any future attacks from Sudan. This incident occurs in the context of ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has been ongoing since 2023 and has heightened tensions along the border.