Chad Shuts Border with Sudan Indefinitely: N'Djamena Cites "Repeated Incursions" Following RSF Capture of Tine

Chad officially closed its border with Sudan on Monday, February 23, 2026, citing a series of territorial violations by warring factions. The decision follows the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) taking control of the strategic border town of Tine from the Sudanese Army. Government spokesperson Mahamat Kassim Cherif stated that the closure aims to prevent the conflict from spilling over, asserting Chad's right to defend its sovereignty.

The tension has been building since January, when seven Chadian soldiers were killed in border skirmishes—an incident the RSF later called an "unintentional mistake." While all commercial and personal movement is suspended, Chad announced that "strictly humanitarian" exceptions might be granted. This move adds a new layer of isolation to the war-torn region, where over 11 million people have already been displaced.