Boko Haram resurgence in Lake Chad province challenges regional security

Boko Haram resurgence in Lake Chad province challenges regional security

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno recently reaffirmed his nation’s unwavering commitment to eliminating Boko Haram, following a devastating attack that underscored the group’s growing strength in the Lake Chad region. On May 4, the Islamist faction launched a brazen assault on the Barka Tolorom military base, situated on the Chadian side of the lake, resulting in 24 fatalities among government troops.

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