By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
The Chadian government is calling for an investigation into the drone strike that killed at least four people in Bamina, in north-eastern Chad. Its spokesperson denies any involvement by the Chadian army and says the source of the strike must be established, RFI reports.
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A drone strike kills four people in Bamina, Chad, and the government calls for an investigation.
22 OctDrone attack kills four people in Bamina, Chad22 OctDrone strike kills four people in Bamina, Chad22 OctDrone attack kills four in Bamina, ChadA drone attack killed four people and injured 14 others in Bamina, in Chad’s Wadi Fira province, near Sudan. The Chadian government denies any army involvement and has called for an investigation to establish the origin of the strike, according to Tchadinfos and provincial authorities.
🇹🇩 Chad · Source: Tchadinfos ·
A drone strike killed four people and injured fourteen on 20 October 2026, targeting Bamina market in Chad’s Wadi Fira province. The injured were admitted to Tiné Djagarba district hospital, and government delegate Brahim Issa Galmaye called for an investigation to establish the origin of the aircraft, Alwihda Info reports.
🇹🇩 Chad · Source: Alwihda Info ·
A drone strike killed four people on Monday in Bamina, near the border between Chad and Sudan, the government representative in Chad’s Wadi-Fira province told AFP. The Sudanese war has regularly spilled over into Chadian territory since 2023, according to AFP’s report.
🇹🇩 Chad · Source: Dakaractu ·
A drone attack of unknown origin killed four people and injured 14 in Bamina, in Chad’s Ouaddaï province, near the Sudanese border. Regional government representative Ibrahim Issa announced an investigation, according to Agence France-Presse.
🇹🇩 Chad · Source: Bajnews ·
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