Drone Attack from Sudan Sparks Tension in Chad

A drone attack from Sudan resulted in the deaths of 17 people in Chad, including mourners at a funeral. The Chadian government and President Deby responded with vows of retaliation and enhanced border security. The attack adds to tensions stemming from the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

In a tragic incident, a drone attack from Sudan claimed the lives of 17 individuals in Chad, including mourners attending a funeral, according to Chadian authorities and local accounts on Thursday.

On Wednesday afternoon, the town of Tine witnessed the attack as mourners gathered for a Quranic recitation ceremony. Reports indicate two blasts occurred, causing casualties that included mourning relatives and nearby children.

Amid conflicting statements from Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces, Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby ordered military retaliation if further attacks occur. The attack has heightened tensions due to ongoing conflicts spilling over the Sudanese-Chadian border.

(With inputs from agencies.)