Today, deadly skirmishes erupted in Northern Chad, involving the Chadian Army and FACT rebels. The clashes resulted in the tragic loss of 17 lives, including two soldiers. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning in the town of Wour, within the Tibesti province. According to reports, FACT rebels initiated an assault on […]
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