Chad reports five intercommunal violence incidents last month

Authorities in Chad recorded five incidents of intercommunal violence last month. More than 300 people have died in such incidents over the past two years. The violence has also forced thousands of residents to leave their homes. Officials have not released updated figures on the total number displaced.

Regional context Reports indicate violence has increased across the Lake Chad basin. More than 5,700 people have been killed in the region since last November. Officials have not identified specific groups involved in the most recent incidents. No statements from national or local authorities were included in the report.