Chad in Mourning After Terrorist Attack in Lac Province — Correspondent's Report

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Chad in Mourning After Terrorist Attack in Lac Province — Correspondent's Report

Three days of mourning have been declared, from May 6 to 9, in tribute to the soldiers killed in the Boko Haram* attack.

Flags have been flown at half-mast and all festive activities have been suspended, a Sputnik Africa correspondent reported.

The attack carried out on the night of May 4–5 on Barka Tolorom island left 23 dead and 26 injured, according to a statement from the military command.

The attackers were neutralized, and equipment was seized.

*Terrorist organization banned in Russia

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