The Senate, led by its President Dr. Haroun Kabadi, held a plenary session on Monday to address the pressing security issues facing Chad’s population. During the debate, senators raised concerns about the surge in intercommunal violence and the challenges to national security.

In response, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, Minister of Public Security and Immigration, outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to restore peace and strengthen social cohesion. He shared detailed updates on security measures and highlighted the need for a coordinated response from all stakeholders.

Senators underscored the urgency of bolstering state presence in volatile regions, enhancing conflict prevention mechanisms, and reinforcing the operational readiness of defense and internal security forces. Their interventions reflected deep concern over rising insecurity in several provinces.

The minister provided a sobering assessment of the security landscape, citing official data that revealed 318 deaths and 3,015 injuries from intercommunal clashes between 2024 and 2025. The human toll has been compounded by widespread material destruction, disrupting countless communities across the country.

General Aghabache stressed that these figures underscore a crisis that not only threatens social cohesion but also undermines territorial stability and obstructs national development initiatives. To tackle this, the government has launched a series of measures aimed at safeguarding communities and preventing further escalation.

Key initiatives include intensified patrols in high-risk zones, expanded mobility for security forces through new vehicles and motorcycles, and the recruitment of 1,000 additional police officers and 1,000 gendarmes to reinforce national security coverage.

The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bridging the gap between security personnel and citizens, improving surveillance in sensitive areas, and ensuring rapid responses to emerging tensions. He called for a holistic approach that merges security operations with community dialogue, local mediation, and public awareness campaigns.

General Aghabache emphasized that defeating intercommunal violence requires more than just military action—it demands the active participation of traditional, religious, administrative, and civil society leaders. The session concluded with a strong reaffirmation of the Republic’s institutions to uphold peace, preserve national unity, and guarantee the safety of all citizens.