Raid on Amdjereme

Raid on Amdjereme
	Part of Part of the Chadian-Sudanese conflict
Date	March 6, 2006
Location	Amdjereme, Chad
Result	Breaking of the Tripoli Accord and renewal of the Chadian-Sudanese conflict
Belligerents
Janjaweed	Chad military
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The alleged raid on Amdjereme took place in Amdjereme, Chad on March 6, 2006, only two weeks after Chad and Sudan signed the Tripoli Accord in which the governments of the two nations pledged to end support for rebels operating in their respective countries. According to Chadian forces, the attack began when Janjaweed, Sudanese militiamen, aided by the Government of Sudan, crossed the border from Sudan into Chad and raided the town of Amdjereme. According to Chadian Minister of Communications Hourmadji Moussa Doumgor the Janjaweed stole "700 camels, 1,000 cows and 1,500 sheep and other goods belonging to these peaceful citizens. This new janjawid attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the Tripoli Accord and the Sudanese government should be held responsible. This latest incursion by Sudanese government militia undermines efforts backed by the African Union and Libya to seek a lasting solution to the conflict between the two countries."^[1]

In the government report, the Chadian military exchanged gunfire with the rebels and chased them back into Sudan. They recovered and returned the livestock to the citizens of Amdjereme.

The Government of Chad has accused Sudan of supporting United Front for Democratic Change rebels in the past, such as the Battle of Borota and the first and Second Battle of Adré. Chadian President Idriss Déby is especially concerned over recent high-level defections from the Chadian military to Sudan. The attack was the second in the region in three days.^[2]

References

^ "CHAD: Government accuses Sudan of more attacks against civilians near border", IRIN, March 9, 2006.
^ "Chad sacks 70 army officers after defections". Reuters. 2006-03-11.

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[1] "CHAD: Government accuses Sudan of more attacks against civilians near border", IRIN, March 9, 2006.

[2] "Chad sacks 70 army officers after defections". Reuters. 2006-03-11.

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v t e Chadian Civil War (2005–2010)
Rebel groups	Union of Forces for Democracy and Development Union of Forces for Democracy and Development–Fundamental United Front for Democratic Change Platform for Change, Unity and Democracy Rally for Democracy and Liberty Rally of Democratic Forces National Movement for Reform and Development Justice and Equality Movement Janjaweed
History and events	Darfur conflict Second Battle of Adré Raid on Borota Tripoli Agreement Raid on Amdjereme Raid on Dalola 2006 Chadian presidential election Battle of N'Djamena (2006) 2006 Chadian coup attempt Mediation of the Chadian Civil War (2005–10) Dakar Accord Battle of N'Djamena (2008)

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