Chad Conflict
Chad Conflict
The current civil war in Chad began in December 2005. The conflict involved Chadian government forces and several Chadian rebel groups. These include the United Front for Democratic Change, United Forces for Development and Democracy, Gathering of Forces for Change and the National Accord of Chad. The conflict has also involved the Janjaweed, while Sudan allegedly supported the rebels, while Libya mediated the conflict, as well as diplomats from other countries. The Government of Chad estimated in January 2006 that 614... read more
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Libyan rebels: NATO bombs camel weapons caravan
From Charlotte Observer Dated 6 August 2011 (By RAMI AL-SHAHEIBI, Associated Press) A Libyan rebel commander said Saturday that his forces have unconfirmed reports that NATO struck and destroyed a caravan of camels carrying weapons from neighboring Chad.Abdullah Aitha, who commands rebels fighting in the southeastern Kufra...
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From WHDH-TV Dated 6 August 2011 BENGHAZI, Libya -- A Libyan rebel commander said Saturday that his forces have unconfirmed reports that NATO struck and destroyed a caravan of camels carrying weapons from neighboring Chad.
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