On October 27, 2024, Boko Haram militants launched a devastating attack on a Chadian military base. The assault occurred at 10:00 PM on Barkaram Island in the Lake Chad region, near the Nigerian border. Over 200 Chadian soldiers were stationed at this remote outpost. The militants overwhelmed the garrison’s defenses, killing at least 40 Chadian […]
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