The Chadian Ministry of abroad Affairs announced that after 66 years of independence, the country strives for full sovereignty. The withdrawal from the agreement, as last amended in 2019, is intended to let redefining strategic partnerships by country priorities.
Chad will respect the terms of termination of the agreement, including the essential deadlines, and will cooperate with the French authorities to guarantee a harmonious transition – reads the Communication of the Chadian abroad Ministry. The decision is not intended to affect relations with France in any way.
On Thursday, the country was visited by Jean-Noel Barrot, French abroad Minister, who visited the area at the border with Sudan. Reuters states that Paris was most likely not prejudiced by the decision of the authorities in Njaman. There are now about a 1000 French soldiers and combat aircraft stationed in Chad.
Russia closer to Chad
Reuters estimates that Chad has worked closely in the past with armies of Western countries, but in fresh years he has approached Russia. Russia has been seeking to establish close relations with Chad for any time, seeking to include it in its sphere of influence.
Chad is besides crucial for the United States and France, which have lost their existing allies in the Sahel. For this reason, both countries are anxiously observing Russia's efforts to attract Go to your side.
Last January, at the invitation of Vladimir Putin, Moscow was visited by Chad's President, Mahamat Idriss Deba. A year later, just before he won the presidential election, Deby published an autobiography From Bedouin to the President and sent 1 copy Russian friend with a individual entry.
Invoking voltages
A period ago, Russian mercenaries, together with the soldiers of the Central African Republic (RSA), conducted a provocation on the border with Chad. They crossed the border, opened fire on amazed people, and broke Chad's flag. The attack active about 1 100 mercenaries and as many Central African armed forces soldiers who had previously been stationed in Bocaranga, about 70 km from the confederate border of Chad.
Relations between the RPA and Chad have been very tense for at least 2 years. Both countries accuse each another of escalation of force in border regions. According to the U.S. Army Conflicts Location and Event Data, which monitors armed conflicts worldwide, last year there were 437 border clashes between those countries that killed at least a 1000 people.
