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At least 42 people were killed and 10 others injured in the village of Igote in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, after a dispute between two families over a water point escalated into reprisal attacks between rival ethnic groups.

At least 42 people were killed and 10 others injured in the village of Igote in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, after a dispute between two families over a water point escalated into reprisal attacks between rival ethnic groups.

The violence spread across a wide area, with several villages reportedly burned down. Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat led a government delegation — including ministers, senior officials and the military's chief of staff — to the affected area.

The violence spread across a wide area, with several villages reportedly burned down. Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat led a government delegation — including ministers, senior officials and the military's chief of staff — to the affected area.

Mahamat confirmed 42 deaths and 10 injuries, saying the injured were evacuated to a provincial health center. He said the military's swift response helped contain the clashes and that the situation is now under control.

Mahamat confirmed 42 deaths and 10 injuries, saying the injured were evacuated to a provincial health center. He said the military's swift response helped contain the clashes and that the situation is now under control.

Authorities launched a customary mediation process in Igote village and opened judicial proceedings to determine criminal responsibility for the violence.

Authorities launched a customary mediation process in Igote village and opened judicial proceedings to determine criminal responsibility for the violence.

Communal clashes over land and water are common in Chad. According to the International Crisis Group, around 1,000 people were killed and 2,000 injured in approximately 100 clashes between 2021 and 2024. Amnesty International documented 98 deaths in farmer-herder violence between 2022 and 2024.

Communal clashes over land and water are common in Chad. According to the International Crisis Group, around 1,000 people were killed and 2,000 injured in approximately 100 clashes between 2021 and 2024. Amnesty International documented 98 deaths in farmer-herder violence between 2022 and 2024.

Eastern Chad has faced mounting pressure on resources since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, with Chad now hosting more than 900,000 Sudanese refugees. Chad closed its border with Sudan in February, citing concerns over armed fighters crossing into its territory.

Eastern Chad has faced mounting pressure on resources since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, with Chad now hosting more than 900,000 Sudanese refugees. Chad closed its border with Sudan in February, citing concerns over armed fighters crossing into its territory.

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