Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border | Border Disputes News
Air Strike Near Chad-Sudan Border Claims 12 Lives
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injured seven others, according to local officials. The Chadian government has accused the Sudanese army of carrying out the attack.
The strike occurred on Thursday and targeted a fuel market frequented by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in ongoing conflicts in Sudan. A Chadian security source stated that the attack killed 12 people and wounded seven, as reported by AFP.
This incident underscores the escalating tensions amid a civil war in Sudan, which has persisted for over three years, displacing millions of residents. Chad has also alleged that Sudan was responsible for a previous air strike that struck a military convoy within its territory last week. According to the Chadian army, that strike occurred more than 100 kilometers (approximately 62 miles) inside Chad’s eastern Ennedi region, and there were no reported casualties among Chadian forces.
In light of these security threats, Chad has heightened its alert status in the area to the maximum level. Local sources reported the deployment of approximately 100 armored vehicles and signal-jamming trucks near the eastern town of Tine, close to the Sudanese border.
Responding to the allegations of the recent air strike, Sudan expressed surprise at the accusations against its army, calling for a professional and independent investigation. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that its forces are acting to protect the nation’s sovereignty and security while respecting the territorial integrity of neighboring countries.
The U.S. embassy in Khartoum has similarly condemned the Sudanese army for its alleged involvement in the air strikes against Chad.
Tensions between the two countries have been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with nearly one million displaced individuals fleeing to Chad, where they face severe humanitarian challenges, including inadequate access to water.
