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Chad Relocates 2,300 Refugees After Deadly Sudan Drone Strike

3/23/2026

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Chad began an emergency relocation of about 2,300 refugees from its border with Sudan after a drone strike from Sudan killed 17 people, including funeral attendees.
President Mahamat Idriss Deby has ordered military preparations for potential retaliation.
Relocation began in Ennedi Est and will extend to other transit sites.
Despite closing the eastern border last month after clashes that killed five soldiers, refugees continue arriving from Sudan.

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Chad began an emergency relocation of about 2,300 refugees from its border with Sudan after a drone strike from Sudan killed 17 people, including funeral attendees.
President Mahamat Idriss Deby has ordered military preparations for potential retaliation.
Relocation began in Ennedi Est and will extend to other transit sites.
Despite closing the eastern border last month after clashes that killed five soldiers, refugees continue arriving from Sudan.