US EditionSeven soldiers in Chad are killed in an explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists
- Seven soldiers were killed by an explosive device in Chad near Lake Chad, suspected to be the work of Boko Haram extremists.
- The attack has raised concerns about violence escalation near the border, disrupting peace following the Chadian army's successful operation against the group in 2020.
- The resurgence of Boko Haram in Chad could impact the upcoming presidential election in May.
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Seven soldiers in Chad are killed in an explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — An explosive device detonated and killed seven soldiers in Chad during a patrol in the country’s west near Lake Chad, the government says. The interim president, Mahamat Deby Itno, announced the deaths Monday on social media. Chadian authorities said they suspected Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria were behind the attack, renewing concerns about an escalation of violence near the border. Boko Haram launched an insurgency …
Seven soldiers in Chad are killed in an explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists
By EDOUARD TAKADJI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s government says an explosive device detonated and killed seven soldiers in Chad during a patrol in the country’s west near Lake Chad. The country’s interim president announced the deaths Monday on social media. Chadian authorities say they suspect Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria were behind the attack, renewing concerns about an escalation of violence near the border. Violence …
Seven soldiers in Chad are killed in an explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists
By EDOUARD TAKADJI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s government says an explosive device detonated and killed seven soldiers in Chad during a patrol in the country’s west near Lake Chad. The country’s interim president announced the deaths Monday on social media. Chadian authorities say they suspect Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria were behind the attack, renewing concerns about an escalation of violence near the border. Violence …
Seven soldiers in Chad are killed in an explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists
By EDOUARD TAKADJI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s government says an explosive device detonated and killed seven soldiers in Chad during a patrol in the country’s west near Lake Chad. The country’s interim president announced the deaths Monday on social media. Chadian authorities say they suspect Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria were behind the attack, renewing concerns about an escalation of violence near the border. Violence …
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