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.