Chad in Mourning After Terrorist Attack in Lac Province — Correspondent's Report
09:58 08.05.2026 (Updated: 10:04 08.05.2026)
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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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