Chad Declares State Of Emergency In Lake Chad Region After Boko Haram Attacks
Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the violence-hit Lake Chad region on Thursday following a wave of deadly attacks blamed on jihadist group Boko Haram. The decision comes after at least 26 army personnel, including two senior generals, were killed in ambushes this week, triggering nationwide mourning and intensified military operations. Government spokesman Gassim Cherif said authorities reviewed the worsening security and humanitarian situation in the region, citing renewed […]
