France Begins Military Withdrawal from Chad Following End of Defense Agreement

Chad's decision to terminate its defense pact with France signals a shift in regional alliances and growing anti-French sentiment in the Sahel.

France started withdrawing military forces from Chad, beginning with the departure of Mirage 2000-D fighter jets from N'Djamena to France.
Chad ended its decades-long defense agreement with France on November 28, citing a desire to redefine its sovereignty and strategic partnerships.
The withdrawal involves approximately 1,000 French troops, marking the end of France's last major military foothold in the Sahel region after similar exits from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Public demonstrations in Chad have called for the complete removal of French troops, reflecting rising anti-French sentiment across the region.
Chad's interim leader, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, is seeking to diversify the country's international partnerships, including potential ties with Russia, Turkey, and the UAE.