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Boko Haram Fighters Flee Chad After Military Offensive

Chad's offensive against Boko Haram forces hundreds of fighters to flee into neighboring countries, raising concerns about regional security and cooperation.

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Boko HaramChadian MilitaryMultinational Joint Task ForceLake Chad Basin CommissionThe Patriots

General Mahamat Idriss DebyRemadji HoinathyHisseine Abdoulaye

What prompted Chad's military operation against Boko Haram?: Chad's military launched Operation Haskanite to avenge the deaths of 40 soldiers and improve security, leading to clashes with Boko Haram that killed over 100 fighters.
How are neighboring countries responding to Chad's operation?: Cameroon's military is focusing on securing its borders and protecting its civilians, while other neighboring countries have not publicly commented on Chad's operation.
Why is Chad considering withdrawing from the multinational joint task force?: Chad's plan to withdraw its troops from the multinational joint task force is due to a lack of coordinated efforts among member states in fighting Boko Haram; however, some Chadian political figures disagree with this decision.
What is the reported consequence of the clashes between Chadian forces and Boko Haram?: Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing into neighboring countries Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria after the clashes with Chadian forces.
What is the perspective of neighboring countries regarding collaboration in fighting Boko Haram?: Neighboring states are urged to collaborate with Chad in fighting Boko Haram, as the terrorist group easily infiltrates communities in the region.

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