The Chadian government has announced the immediate closure of its border with Sudan until further notice.
The decision, made public on February 23, 2026, by the Ministry of Communication, follows repeated incursions and alleged violations of national territory linked to forces involved in the Sudanese conflict.
According to authorities in N’Djamena, the measure is intended to prevent any spillover of the war onto Chadian soil, protect civilians and refugees, and safeguard the country’s stability and territorial integrity.
All border crossings have been closed, and the movement of people and goods suspended. However, humanitarian exemptions may be granted under strict prior authorization.
The move comes amid escalating tensions between the two neighbors. In late December 2025, Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected accusations brought by the Sudanese NGO Priority Peace Sudan before the International Criminal Court, which allegedly sought to implicate Chad in the conflict between the Sudanese regular army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
In a statement signed by government spokesperson Ibrechimi Adami Mahsmat, Chadian authorities described the allegations as “grotesque and politically motivated,” asserting that Chad is instead a “direct victim” of the war.
Since 2023, the country reports having hosted more than 1.5 million Sudanese refugees, bearing significant humanitarian, economic, social, and environmental pressures while maintaining a stance of strict neutrality.
Security concerns intensified further following a drone strike on December 25, 2025, targeting a military camp in the Tiné area of Wadi-Fira province.
The attack killed two Chadian soldiers and injured one.
The General Staff of the Chadian Armed Forces condemned the incident as an unjustified incursion into national territory and warned that any further violations could trigger a legitimate military response under Article 51 of the UN Charter, though no specific party was officially blamed.
In a region marked by persistent instability and cross-border humanitarian repercussions, the border closure reflects Chad’s attempt to contain security risks and reinforce its defensive posture along its eastern frontier.
