Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Reuters, AFP and News AgenciesFebruary 23, 2026 at 02:15 PM

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Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan on Monday, February 23, 2026, after cross-border clashes linked to the Sudanese civil war resulted in the deaths of five Chadian soldiers and three civilians in the town of Tina on Saturday. The Chadian government cited repeated incursions and violations by warring parties in Sudan as the reason for the closure, which will remain in effect until further notice. The decision aims to prevent the conflict from spreading into Chad, protect its citizens and refugees, and ensure stability. Exceptions for humanitarian aid will be considered with prior government approval. The conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023 and has periodically spilled over into Chadian territory.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) 50% Abdel Fattah al-Burhan 50% Tina ×260% Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) ×370% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×480% Chad ×890% Sudan ×890%

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sudan civil war 90% border closure 90% cross-border incursion 80% chadian soldiers 70% rapid support forces (rsf) 70% sudanese armed forces (saf) 60% territorial integrity 50% refugee populations 50% humanitarian purposes 40%