Overview
- Chad formally sealed its frontier with Sudan on February 23 to prevent the war from spreading, with authorities warning they will respond to any violations of their territory.
- The government reiterates a neutral stance in the RSF–SAF conflict that has displaced more than 12 million people, including nearly one million who have taken refuge in Chad.
- RSF advances near the frontier, including a February 21 claim to Al‑Tina, have coincided with cross‑border incidents that killed 15 Chadian soldiers and eight civilians since December.
- Officials halted cross‑border movement and trade but plan special exemptions so Sudanese can seek asylum, acknowledging the 1,400‑kilometre desert border is difficult to control.
- The step follows UN reports accusing the RSF of war crimes in El‑Fasher and comes amid allegations of UAE support for the RSF—denied by Abu Dhabi—that have intensified diplomatic pressure on regional actors.