Overview
- Chad said the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated incursions and violations by forces in Sudan’s conflict.
- A Chadian official reported five soldiers and three civilians killed and 12 people wounded in Saturday’s fighting in the border town of Tine.
- The Rapid Support Forces said it captured Tine in northern Darfur and posted video of fighters celebrating, while Sudanese army-aligned groups said the attack was repelled.
- Authorities stated that exceptions to the closure may be granted for strictly justified humanitarian reasons with prior approval.
- Local security sources said additional Chadian troops are being deployed near Tine, as the spillover follows a deadly drone strike last year and comes with Chad hosting close to a million Sudanese refugees.