AGP Executive Report

Chad Opposition Crackdown: Chad’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by opposition leader Succès Masra, keeping him jailed and underscoring growing pressure on dissent after eight opposition figures were sentenced to eight years in prison and the main opposition coalition was dissolved. Lake Chad Security: Chad’s parliament approved extending the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing armed incursions, terrorist attacks and cross-border movement, with tighter controls and restrictions around high-security zones. Humanitarian Food Support: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet, near N’Djamena, reaching about 2,170 people as Chad braces for a lean season when more than 3 million could face acute food insecurity. Regional Refugee Pressure: Reporting from Egypt highlights Sudanese refugees facing racism, arbitrary arrests and deportations, as many look again toward Europe for safety. Sudan Border Violence: A drone strike on a market near the Chad border in Al-Tina killed at least 14 people, mostly women, in an area already strained by famine and fighting. Global Justice Reminder: Human Rights Watch and the ICJ marked the 2016 Hissène Habré conviction in Senegal as a landmark for universal jurisdiction and accountability for atrocity crimes.

Sudan Border Horror in Chad: Survivors fleeing al-Fashir’s siege in western Sudan say paramilitary fighters beat captives, stole phones and savings, and killed loved ones during a three-day assault; many arrived at the Chad-Sudan border town of Tine starving and wounded. Market Strike Near the Border: A drone attack on a food market in Al-Tina (North Darfur) killed at least 14 people, mostly women, as witnesses report a communications blackout and authorities assess damage. Chad Security Move: Chad’s parliament approved extending the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing armed incursions, terrorist acts and cross-border movement; officials also urged herders to avoid high-security zones. Political Detention: Opposition leader Succes Masra will remain jailed after Chad’s supreme court rejected his appeal, with rights groups warning the case shows intolerance of dissent. Food Aid Push: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet near N’Djamena, targeting about 2,170 people as Chad faces rising hunger and malnutrition ahead of the June–August lean season. Lake Chad Recovery Funding: RESILAC2’s second phase is set to reach 125,890 beneficiaries by 2028, supported by the EU and partners to boost resilience, social cohesion and land management around the basin. Justice Milestone for Habré: HRW and the ICJ marked the 2016 Hissène Habré conviction in Senegal as a landmark for atrocity justice under universal jurisdiction.

Sudan–Chad Border Horror: Survivors fleeing the al-Fashir assault in western Sudan have reached Tine, describing three days of paramilitary killings, beatings and theft before escaping toward the Chad border. Cross-Border Food Crisis: A drone strike on a market in Al-Tina, near the Chad border, killed at least 14 people, mostly women, as famine conditions deepen in North Darfur. Lake Chad Security: Chad’s parliament approved extending the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing armed incursions and cross-border terrorist threats. Humanitarian Aid in Chad: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet, supporting about 2,170 people as hunger and malnutrition rise and more than 3 million face acute food insecurity in the June–August lean season. Justice in Chad: Opposition leader Succes Masra will remain jailed after Chad’s supreme court rejected his appeal, with rights groups warning the move shows intolerance of dissent. Regional Accountability: Human Rights Watch and ICJ marked the 2016 Hissène Habré conviction in Senegal as a landmark for international justice.

Sudan Border Horror: A drone strike hit a food market in Al-Tina, near the Chad border, killing at least 14 people—most of them women—on May 25, with the attack widely blamed on the RSF amid near-total communications blackout. Chad Security Tightens: Chad’s parliament has extended the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing ongoing incursions and terrorist activity, and ordering tighter movement controls. Humanitarian Push in Chad: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet, about 70km from N’Djamena, aiming to support roughly 2,170 people as hunger and malnutrition rise ahead of the June–August lean season. Regional Justice Reminder: Human rights groups marked the 2016 Hissène Habré conviction in Senegal as a landmark for atrocity justice—an example still shaping how the world pursues accountability. Sahel Threat Watch: A new analysis warns Islamic State-linked operations are accelerating across the Sahel, raising fears that Mali could be next.

Sudan Border Horror: A drone strike hit a market in Al-Tina, near the Chad border, killing at least 14 people—mostly women—while communications blackout and remote terrain are making details hard to confirm. Humanitarian Push in Chad: The World Food Programme launched a resilience drive across Chad, backing farmers and cooperatives through land access, seeds, water-harvesting and climate-smart practices to cut long-term dependence on aid. Chad Security Measures: Chad’s parliament has extended the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing armed incursions and cross-border threats. Justice and Accountability: Human rights groups marked the 2016 Habré conviction in Senegal as a landmark for atrocity justice under universal jurisdiction. Regional Migration Pressure: Morocco’s mass deportations of sub-Saharan migrants continue, with reports of arrests, abuse and forced transfers linked to EU-backed border crackdowns. Food Aid Relief: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet near N’Djamena, targeting families facing rising hunger and malnutrition.

Justice Milestone: Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists say the 2016 Senegal conviction of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré—life in prison for crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture—became a landmark for universal justice, after a 25-year fight by victims. Security Clampdown in Chad: Chad’s parliament has approved extending the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing Boko Haram attacks, armed incursions and cross-border movement, with tighter controls on movement and requests for herders to avoid high-security zones. Cameroon–Chad Spotlight: Cameroon marked its 54th National Day with parades and a Chadian contingent, while Cameroon and Chad also signed a deal to speed up cargo along the Douala-Kribi–N’Djamena trade corridor. Humanitarian Push: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet near N’Djamena, targeting families facing rising hunger and malnutrition. Regional Justice Under Pressure: In Haiti, the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force is expected to become operational next June, with Chadian troops already deployed.

Lake Chad Security: Chad’s parliament has approved extending the state of emergency in Lake Province for three more months, citing ongoing Boko Haram attacks, armed incursions and cross-border movement—measures meant to boost defense and security operations and tighten controls on movement. Regional Diplomacy & Ceremonies: Cameroon marked its 54th National Day with troop reviews and nationwide parades under the theme of national unity, with Chadian forces taking part—another sign of tightening security cooperation between the neighbors. Humanitarian Push: Qatar Charity sent 310 food baskets to Massaguet near N’Djamena, targeting about 2,170 people as hunger and malnutrition fears rise, with estimates warning that more than 3 million could face acute food insecurity in the lean season. Justice Spotlight: The Habré conviction in Senegal continues to be hailed as a landmark for international justice, showing how long legal battles can still end in accountability.

Humanitarian Push: Qatar Charity sent an emergency food convoy to Massaguet, about 70km from N’Djamena, delivering 310 food baskets for roughly 2,170 people as Chad faces rising hunger and malnutrition ahead of the June–August lean season. Sudan’s War, Upgraded: Drones are turning Sudan’s “forgotten” front into a nightly civilian killing field, while a new STPT report says the conflict is also fracturing the country’s monetary system through rival RSF-linked banking and currency practices. Migration Crackdown: Morocco has launched large-scale deportations of sub-Saharan migrants toward Europe, with reports of mass arrests and forced transfers, as the EU deepens border “externalization” cooperation. Diplomacy & Soft Power: China marked its inaugural “Outstanding Diplomat Medal,” including for Pakistan’s ambassador and a former Chadian envoy, underscoring how states compete for influence beyond aid and infrastructure. Regional Trade: Cameroon and Chad signed a deal to cut delays on the Douala–Kribi/N’Djamena corridor using linked information systems and electronic cargo tracking.

Sudan War Economy: A new STPT report says Sudan’s civil war is now splitting the country’s money itself, with RSF-linked El Mustaqbal “Future” Bank and a digital transfer app growing alongside disputed old banknotes, while the official central bank issues redesigned notes and exchanges that largely exclude RSF areas—turning wartime scarcity into rival financial authority. Chad Humanitarian Push: Qatar Charity has sent an emergency food convoy to Massaguet, about 70km from N’Djamena, delivering 310 food baskets for roughly 2,170 people as hunger and malnutrition rise ahead of the June–August lean season, when over 3 million people are feared to face acute food insecurity. Migration Pressure in the Region: Morocco’s mass deportations of sub-Saharan migrants—linked to EU border “externalization”—reportedly include arrests, abuse, and transfers toward the Algerian border. Sudan Atrocity Claims: UN-linked reporting again points to UAE support enabling RSF abuses, including starvation and mass killings.

Humanitarian Push: Qatar Charity has sent an emergency food convoy to Massaguet, about 70km from N’Djamena, delivering 310 food baskets for roughly 2,170 people as Chad faces rising hunger and malnutrition ahead of the June–August lean season, when estimates warn more than 3 million people could face acute food insecurity. Migration Crackdown: Morocco’s mass deportations of sub-Saharan migrants—reportedly involving hundreds detained in raids and forced transfers toward the Algerian border—continue as the EU deepens cooperation with Rabat under its migration externalization strategy. Regional Insecurity: Kidnapping for ransom remains a growing, cross-border threat across Chad and neighboring borderlands, feeding off conflict and weak state control. Politics at Home: Chad’s Supreme Court has rejected opposition leader Succes Masra’s appeal, keeping him jailed, amid wider tensions after multiple opposition figures were sentenced. Aid Under Pressure: In South Sudan, MSF says parties to the conflict are restricting access and using aid for military and political aims.

Humanitarian Push: Qatar Charity has sent an emergency food convoy to Massaguet, about 70km from N’Djamena, delivering 310 food baskets for roughly 2,170 people as Chad’s hunger and malnutrition worsen ahead of the June–August lean season. Migration Pressure: Morocco is carrying out large-scale deportations of sub-Saharan migrants, with reports of mass arrests, beatings and forced transfers toward the Algerian border—while the EU deepens cooperation with Rabat under its migration “externalization” approach. Sudan War Crimes Claims: UN-linked investigators and sources say the UAE has played a key role in enabling RSF atrocities in Sudan, including mass executions and enforced starvation. Chad Politics: A top opposition figure, Succes Masra, will remain in prison after Chad’s supreme court rejected his appeal. Regional Development: Lake Chad recovery funding is expanding under RESILAC2, targeting 125,890 beneficiaries by 2028.

Sudan War Crimes Allegations: UN investigators and leaked intelligence say the UAE has directly enabled RSF atrocities—mass executions, enforced starvation and sexual violence—backed by drone warfare and Colombian mercenaries operating from RSF command centres in Darfur. Diplomacy & Honors: China held the inaugural “Outstanding Diplomat Medal” ceremony, naming eight envoys for boosting friendship and cooperation. Chad Politics: A top Chadian opposition figure, Succes Masra, will stay in prison after Chad’s supreme court rejected his appeal, with rights groups calling it intolerance of dissent. Haiti Security Build-up: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force is moving toward full operations next June, with an initial Chadian contingent already in place. Lake Chad Recovery: EU and partners say RESILAC2 is expanding to reach 125,890 people by 2028, aiming to restore livelihoods and social cohesion around the basin. Regional Crime Watch: A new report flags rising kidnapping-for-ransom networks across Chad and borderlands, warning of a wider security spillover.

Libya Talks Shift: A renewed US approach is floating a more “managed” path to stability in Libya’s deadlock, with adviser Massad Boulos pushing pragmatic power-sharing ideas that could reshape a Presidential Council and aim for elections by 2027—while the country’s east-west split still blocks real unity. Border Crime Escalates: In Chad and the wider Chad–CAR–Cameroon borderlands, kidnapping-for-ransom is described as evolving from rural banditry into a structured, transnational business feeding off conflict and weak institutions. Regional Security Signals: Saudi Arabia has condemned a terrorist attack on a Chad military base, pledging solidarity with N’Djamena. Haiti Force Watch: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force in Haiti is still moving toward full operations next June, with Chadian troops already on the ground as violence and displacement keep worsening. Chad Politics: Opposition leader Succes Masra’s appeal was rejected, keeping him jailed as tensions rise ahead of further court cases. Health Partnership: Gilead renewed its WHO-backed push against kala-azar, with expanded support including in Chad.

Terror Condemnation: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned a “cowardly” terrorist attack on a Chadian military base, saying security personnel were killed and injured, and pledged solidarity with N’Djamena. Haiti Anti-Gang Push: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force is still ramping up—Chadian troops are already in place, but the force is expected to become operational next June, with more personnel arriving in phases. Chad Opposition in Court: Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra will remain jailed after Chad’s supreme court rejected his appeal, amid wider political tension and earlier opposition sentences. Sahel Security Warning: Coverage again flags the Sahel as a growing gateway for jihadist terrorism, tied to weak governance and recruitment pressures. Lake Chad Recovery: EU and partners say the Lake Chad RESILAC2 project is expanding to reach 125,890 beneficiaries by 2028, aiming to boost resilience and social cohesion. Health Partnership: Gilead renewed its WHO collaboration to accelerate elimination of kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), with expanded support including Chad.

Haiti Security Push: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) has taken a new step forward as its commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, arrived in Port-au-Prince to replace the Kenyan-led MSS, with the mission aiming to expand anti-gang operations beyond the earlier mandate; but so far only about 800 troops from countries including Chad, Guatemala and El Salvador have deployed, while gang clashes continue to kill civilians, with the UN reporting at least 78 dead since May 9. Lake Chad Recovery: In the Lake Chad Basin, RESILAC2 is scaling up to reach 125,890 beneficiaries by 2028, supported by the EU and partners. Health Partnership: Gilead renewed a five-year WHO collaboration to accelerate elimination of kala-azar, including expanded support in Chad and Djibouti. Cameroon National Day: Cameroon marked its 54th National Day with nationwide celebrations and a visible reshuffle of top state leadership.

Haiti Gang Crackdown: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) is moving toward full operations, with its new commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, arriving in Port-au-Prince to replace the Kenya-led mission that critics say was under-equipped; the force is expected to reach about 5,500 personnel, but only a few hundred have deployed so far as clashes continue to spread. Sudan Accountability Fight: In Sudan, the RSF has denied reports that notorious commander Abu Lulu was released, even as Reuters says multiple sources saw him back on the battlefield—keeping pressure on the promise of a special court trial. Lake Chad Security Tensions: Chad and Nigeria traded accusations over last week’s airstrikes on Boko Haram targets, with Chad’s government rejecting claims of civilian targeting while saying it is open to investigations. Regional Trade Boost: Cameroon and Chad signed a deal to cut delays on the Douala-Kribi–N’Djamena corridor using linked information systems and electronic cargo tracking.