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The Digest:

In a dramatic regional escalation, Chad has closed its border with Nigeria and deployed troops to key crossing points, citing intelligence that terrorist elements may exploit the threat of U.S. military intervention to infiltrate its territory.

Key Points:
  • Chad ordered a complete military lockdown along its border with Nigeria.
  • President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno warned that no armed groups would be allowed entry.
  • The move follows former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action.
  • Troops and armored vehicles have been deployed to major border corridors.
  • Chad aims to prevent armed groups from fleeing northern Nigeria into its territory.
  • Security analysts describe the closure as a preventive measure to protect sovereignty.
  • The decision reflects growing regional instability triggered by U.S. rhetoric.
As geopolitical tensions mount, the border closure signals how external threats can reshape regional security alliances and internal sovereignty measures.

Sources: PM News