Sudan’s rival factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have accused each other of responsibility for a deadly drone strike that killed 17 civilians in Chad on Wednesday, March 19. The Chadian government confirmed the attack occurred in the border town of Al-Tina and said the drone originated from Sudanese territory. Chad has since heightened its military alert, with government spokesperson Qassem Sharif stating that authorities reserve the right to pursue those responsible within Sudan under international law. Chad had earlier closed its border with Sudan on February 23, allowing only authorised humanitarian access. The conflict between the SAF and RSF, which began in April 2023, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions across Sudan and neighbouring countries.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 21, 2026 02:04 UTC