13.05.2008 - Source:BBC News

"Chad closes its border with Sudan"

Chad closes its border with Sudan, a day after Sudan cut diplomatic ties following a rebel attack on town of Omdurman; Sudan accuses Chad of leading proxy war by supporting rebels in Sudanese Darfur region [ID 96562]

09.05.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Govt arrests 4 EUFOR troops"

Moundou: Local authorities arrested 4 troops from EUFOR on 7 May 2008; according to a state-run radio, the troops were “disguised as tourists” and travelling in an unauthorised area; they have not yet been released [ID 96557]

05.05.2008 - Source:Freedom House 

"The Worst of the Worst: The World's Most Repressive Societies 2008"

Report on the most repressive regimes and human rights violations committed by them in 2008 [ID 96648]

02.05.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Aid stoppage called to highlight insecurity and impunity"

Eastern Chad: French aid worker, Pascal Marlinge, shot dead by unidentified gunmen on 1 May 2008; aid agencies called for a 2 day aid stoppage [ID 96138]

11.04.2008 - Source:US Agency for International Development

"Chad - Complex Emergency; Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008"

Short report on background, current situation (IDPs and refugees; emergency food assistance; health; nutrition; food security and agriculture; protection) and humanitarian assistance from the US government [ID 96612]

03.04.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"High civilian causalities in rebel-govt crossfire"

Adé: Since the 1 of April 2008 7 civilians were killed and 47 injured in recent fightings between rebel groups and government troops; humanitarian situation tense; tensions with Sudan are mounting [ID 94823]

02.04.2008 - Source:Human Rights Watch

"Thousands Left Homeless by Forced Evictions"

N’Djamena: Chadian authorities forcibly evicted several thousand residents from their homes and destroyed many homes since the declaration of the state of emergency; HRW estimates that more than 10,000 people have been left homeless [ID 94644]

01.04.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Foreboding with first rebel attack since February"

Ade: First rebel attack on government troops since February; many soldiers and civilians were injured in the fighting; further information on the number of rebel causalities and the whereabouts of the rebels was not available [ID 94651]

01.04.2008 - Source:UN Security Council

"Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad [S/2008/215]"

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (update on recent developments; activities of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad; establishment of the European Union-led military operation in Chad and the Central African Republic; observations) [ID 94949]

28.03.2008 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières

"N’Djamena press reappears for first time since state of emergency proclaimed"

Ndjamena press reappears for first time since state of emergency proclaimed [ID 94274]

28.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Chadian rebel groups in new alliance" , Author: Agence France-Presse (AFP)

2 main rebel groups, Rally of Forces for Change (RFC) and United Force for Democracy and Development (UFDD), have formed a new alliance, their leaders said in a statement [ID 94469]

28.03.2008 - Source:Austrian Centre for Country of Origin and Asylum Research and Documentation

"a-6020-2 (ACC-TCD-6021)"

Situation of basic medical care [ID 96352]

26.03.2008 - Source:Austrian Centre for Country of Origin and Asylum Research and Documentation

"a-6020-1 (ACC-TCD-6020)"

Provision with basic supplies and economic situation   [ID 96348]

20.03.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Civilians flee as govt targets critics"

Chadian government has continued to detain unknown number of people without charges since rebels invaded capital N'djamena for two days in early February, despite lifting state of emergency on 15 March [ID 93857]

20.03.2008 - Source:Reporters Sans Frontières

"Dismay at government’s decision to withdraw French reporter’s accreditation"

Authorities withdraw press accreditation of French journalist, forcing her to leave country [ID 93905]

20.03.2008 - Source:Guardian

"AFP journalist barred from Chad"

Agence France Presse journalist deported after having her work permit withdrawn without reason by Chad government [ID 93944]

19.03.2008 - Source:Human Rights Watch

"Charge or Release Political Detainees"

Chadian government should charge or release persons arrested following February coup attempt; at least 8 individuals, and possibly many more, remain in custody following lifting of state of emergency on March 15 [ID 93859]

17.03.2008 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network

"Latest peace pact tries to revive past failures"

Sudan and Chad signed agreement in order to end disputes between the 2 countries; the agreement calls on both sides to stop providing support to rebel groups opposing the other; Chadian rebels already dismissed new peace agreement [ID 93587]

14.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Chad, Sudan presidents sign non aggression pact" , Author: Agence France-Presse

Presidents of Sudan and Chad sign non-aggression pact [ID 93545]

14.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Chad rebels say to fight on despite Chad-Sudan pact" , Author: Reuters Foundation

Chadian rebels dismiss latest peace pact signed between Chad and Sudan and vow to pursue their campaign to overthrow President Idriss Deby unless he agrees to dialogue [ID 93550]

14.03.2008 - Source:BBC News

"Chad rebels dismiss peace accord"

Chadian rebels dismiss peace deal between Sudan and Chad; commander of joint UN African Union force argues, that deal will show no great effect, unless rebels approve of it [ID 93602]

13.03.2008 - Source:BBC News

"Sudan and Chad strike peace deal"

Chad and Sudan's presidents sign deal in Senegal to halt 5 years of hostilities between the two countries [ID 93461]

13.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Chad claims rebel infiltration from Sudan" , Author: Agence France-Presse

Chad accuses Sudan of sending heavily armed rebels across border [ID 93544]

12.03.2008 - Source:ReliefWeb

"Sudan-Chad: An African arc of instability" , Author: Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Article on key dates in the conflict between Sudan and Chad [ID 93431]

11.03.2008 - Source:US Department of State

"Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2007"

Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2007 [ID 93201]