No Mercy: Chad Cuts France Off and Orders Troops to Exit by December 31
A shocking fallout over unmet security promises forces France to abandon its last stronghold in the region, leaving the Sahel’s future in turmoil
- French troops must exit by December 31
France has been ordered to fully withdraw its troops from Chad by December 31, a move that disrupts Paris’s plans for a gradual troop reduction.
This decision follows Chad’s frustration over France’s perceived lack of support after a deadly October Boko Haram attack that claimed the lives of 40 Chadian soldiers.
The sudden demand reflects growing anti-French sentiment, with public protests calling for an end to French military presence.
Chad’s order ends France’s last military foothold in the Sahel region, compelling a swift repatriation of personnel. France began sending home an initial 120 soldiers, signaling a swift closure to its mission.
The withdrawal raises critical questions about Chad’s security landscape, its future alliances, and broader implications for the region’s fight against extremist threats.
