Chad: Chad has closed its border with Sudan until further notice, the Information Ministry announced Monday. The decision comes in response to repeated cross-border incursions and violations by warring parties in Sudan, which is currently embroiled in civil war.

According to Anadolu Agency, the ministry posted a statement on the social media platform Facebook, indicating that all trade and travel across the border are suspended. However, exceptions may be made for humanitarian purposes, provided prior government approval is obtained. The closure aims to prevent the Sudanese conflict from spilling over into Chad, thereby protecting citizens and refugees, and ensuring the country's stability and territorial integrity.

The ministry emphasized that Chad reserves the right under international law to respond to any aggression or violation of its territorial integrity. The decision follows a series of clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, a border state. Recently, an RSF assault in the border town of El Tina resulted in casualties among Chadian soldiers.

There have been reports suggesting that Chad has served as a transit route for supplies, including weapons and drones, to the RSF. However, the Chadian government denies any involvement in such activities. Currently, the RSF controls five Darfur states in western Sudan, while the Sudanese army retains control over parts of North Darfur and most other states, including the capital, Khartoum.

The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023, has led to the deaths of tens of thousands and displaced approximately 13 million people. This has resulted in one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, with famine conditions, as highlighted by UN reports.