Chad's communal conflicts seriously threaten stability

Significance

This is the latest in a wave of local inter-communal conflicts that have intensified in Chad since 2021. Nevertheless, the government does not seem to have developed a clear approach to addressing the problem.

Impacts

• Political repression and fragmentation means civilian opposition groups may have difficulty challenging the political transition.
• The proliferation of communal conflicts poses risks to food security in some areas.
• The government may look to improve coordination with Sudan to manage local conflicts in the border zone.