"Chad's government says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan's warring parties. Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan after clashes in recent days linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian soldiers, as the conflict spilled over into Chadian territory, two sources told the Reuters news agency. The border closure on Monday comes after a Chadian official told"
"The move aims to prevent any risk of the conflict spreading to our soil, to protect our fellow citizens and refugee populations, and to guarantee the stability and territorial integrity of our country, a government statement said. The ministry added that exceptions could be made for humanitarian purposes with prior government approval. A border guard officer in Tina confirmed the deaths of five soldiers and said additional security measures were needed to protect civilians on the Chadian side."
Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan after clashes linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian soldiers and wounded others as fighting spilled into Chadian territory. The clashes involved the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and militia fighters loyal to Sudan's military-backed government. The government said the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated incursions and violations by forces in Sudan's conflict. The move aims to prevent the conflict spreading, protect citizens and refugee populations, and guarantee stability and territorial integrity. Exceptions can be made for humanitarian purposes with prior approval. Chad hosts nearly a million Sudanese refugees and deployed more troops to the border area.
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