In Chad, the resurgence of intercommunal conflicts remains a major concern for the authorities. According to the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, this violence has caused more than 3,000 deaths in the last two years. Faced with this situation, the government is calling for collective mobilization to prevent further clashes and strengthen social cohesion.
Intercommunal conflicts continue to weigh heavily on the stability of Chad. During a plenary session in the Senate on June 1, 2026, dedicated to intercommunal conflicts and the country’s overall security situation, the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Akhabache, stated that more than 3,000 people have lost their lives in the last two years as a result of this violence. This toll illustrates the scale of a phenomenon that regularly affects several provinces, weakens social cohesion, and causes population displacements in various parts of the country.
It is true that all these problems require a proactive policy. But in my opinion, the most important issue we must address is that the human mind and thought are the root causes of all the insecurity you see.
Haroun Kabadi, President of the Senate
The root causes of these tensions are primarily disputes related to access to natural resources, particularly farmland, grazing land, and water sources. Authorities also cite local rivalries, land disputes, and the proliferation of weapons as contributing factors to the escalation of violence. Recently, a conflict over a well in the east of the country resulted in dozens of deaths.
The government will make its efforts. It will implement the existing mechanisms. All of this is a step in the right direction if we want our country to experience security and peace in 10, 15, or 20 years.
Haroun Kabadi, President of the Senate
To mitigate these conflicts, the government is relying on a comprehensive approach involving administrative authorities, traditional chiefs, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. The government intends to strengthen mediation mechanisms, promote community dialogue, and improve crisis prevention. The recruitment of 1,000 additional police officers and 1,000 additional gendarmes has also been announced, in order to strengthen security on the ground and prevent future intercommunal conflicts. The stated objective is to sustainably reduce violence and consolidate social peace throughout the country.
