Chad: Further protests possible in coming days following incident involving French soldier in Faya-Largeau, Borkou Region, Sept. 5

Event

Further protests are possible in the coming days in Faya-Largeau, Borkou Region, following an incident involving a French soldier in the city on the afternoon of Sept. 5. A French military medic opened fire and killed a Chadian soldier who reportedly attacked him with a scalpel as he received care in a military base. The incident sparked protests in the city, prompting security forces to disperse the gathering forcibly. Security forces reportedly used live ammunition and injured an unspecified number of people. A curfew of unknown duration is reportedly in place; further details are unavailable.

Security forces will likely maintain an elevated security posture across the city over the coming hours and days. The increased security presence and related measures may cause ground travel disruptions. The potential for clashes with security forces is elevated in the event of further protests.

Advice

Keep away from all demonstrations and any areas where security personnel are deploying. Leave the area at the first sign of a security disturbance. Do not drive through protest roadblocks. Strictly heed the instructions of local authorities, including curfew orders.