Raid on Amdjereme

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Raid on Amdjereme
Part of Part of the
Chadian-Sudanese conflict
DateMarch 6, 2006
Location
Result Breaking of the
Tripoli Accord
and renewal of the Chadian-Sudanese conflict
Belligerents
Janjaweed
Chad military
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The alleged raid on Amdjereme took place in

Tripoli Accord in which the governments of the two nations pledged to end support for rebels operating in their respective countries. According to Chadian forces, the attack began when Janjaweed, Sudanese militiamen, aided by the Government of Sudan, crossed the border from Sudan into Chad and raided the town of Amdjereme. According to Chadian Minister of Communications Hourmadji Moussa Doumgor the Janjaweed stole "700 camels, 1,000 cows and 1,500 sheep and other goods belonging to these peaceful citizens. This new janjawid attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the Tripoli Accord and the Sudanese government should be held responsible. This latest incursion by Sudanese government militia undermines efforts backed by the African Union and Libya to seek a lasting solution to the conflict between the two countries."[1]

In the government report, the Chadian military exchanged gunfire with the rebels and chased them back into Sudan. They recovered and returned the livestock to the citizens of Amdjereme.

The

Chadian President Idriss Déby is especially concerned over recent high-level defections from the Chadian military to Sudan. The attack was the second in the region in three days.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "CHAD: Government accuses Sudan of more attacks against civilians near border", IRIN, March 9, 2006.
  2. ^ "Chad sacks 70 army officers after defections". Reuters. 2006-03-11.