Under Deby, Chad’s army was a leading force against jihadists in the Sahel and Lake Chad region. Stationed along the border, Chadian troops also acted as a buffer against militants. Nigerian troops are already on alert, especially along the border, worried that instability after Deby’s death will sap the Chadian army presence there, Nigerian military sources said. “The military is on high alert in the northeast, particularly in the Lake Chad area along the border with Chad,” one military source said. What happens next in Chad’s leadership circles and its battle against rebels in the north, analysts said, will directly impact security in Lake Chad region.

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2021 09:33 UTC