Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading

Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” on Monday saying the move was needed to stop repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups. A government spokesperson said the decision aimed to protect citizens but added that “exceptional exemptions, strictly justified by humanitarian reasons”, may be granted with prior authorisation from the relevant authorities. [...] The post Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading appeared first on Kahawatungu .