The government of Chad announced on Monday the closure of its border with Sudan until further notice, citing what it described as “repeated violations and incursions” into its territory.
In an official statement, the government said the closure takes effect immediately from the date of the announcement, noting that the decision follows incursions and violations carried out by rival forces in Sudan inside Chadian territory.
N’Djamena affirmed that it reserves the right, in accordance with international law, to respond to any attack or violation affecting its territorial sovereignty and borders. The decision comes after a series of incidents that have heightened tensions between the two countries. In late December 2025, Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected accusations filed before the International Criminal Court by a Sudanese non-governmental organization called “Priority for Peace in Sudan,” which sought to hold Chad responsible for the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.
In a statement signed by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ibrahimi Adami Mahamat, N’Djamena described the accusations as “politicized and disgraceful,” stressing that Chad is a “direct victim” of the war.
The government noted that since 2023, it has received more than 1.5 million Sudanese refugees, placing significant humanitarian, economic, social, and environmental burdens on the country, while maintaining its position of neutrality.
On the security front, the Chadian General Staff announced in late December 2025 that a military camp in the Tiné area of Wadi Fira province was attacked by a drone at dawn on December 25, killing two soldiers and injuring another.
The army described the strike as an unjustified incursion into Chadian territory and warned that any further violation could prompt a legitimate military response under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, without formally accusing any specific party.
Amid the continuing unrest in Sudan and its security and humanitarian repercussions on neighboring states, the border closure is seen as a sovereign step aimed at containing risks and strengthening security measures in eastern Chad.