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42 Killed in Chad Water-Access Clash, Army Restores Control

4/28/2026

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42 people were killed and 10 wounded in Igote village clashes over a water-access dispute.
Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat said the army restored control, mediation began, and judicial proceedings will determine responsibility.
The government pledged measures to prevent destabilization and closed the Sudan border in February to curb spillover.
Mahamat noted resource-related clashes are common, recalling a 2025 southwestern Chad incident that left 42 dead and homes burned.

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42 people were killed and 10 wounded in Igote village clashes over a water-access dispute.
Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat said the army restored control, mediation began, and judicial proceedings will determine responsibility.
The government pledged measures to prevent destabilization and closed the Sudan border in February to curb spillover.
Mahamat noted resource-related clashes are common, recalling a 2025 southwestern Chad incident that left 42 dead and homes burned.