The Chadian Armed Forces have categorically denied claims circulating on social media and in international reports that one of their military bases was attacked by terrorists, calling the allegations “entirely false and baseless.” The response came after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a public statement on Sunday condemning what it believed to be a deadly assault on a Chadian military facility. The UAE also expressed condolences to Chad and the victims’ families. The statement was widely shared and subsequently picked up by a Saudi news outlet before being removed without explanation.
Chad’s military command responded swiftly, refuting the existence of any such attack. In a televised statement, a senior spokesperson for the army emphasized that no security breach or terrorist incident had occurred at any of their installations, and described the spread of such misinformation as “dangerous and irresponsible.”
The Chadian government has urged the public and international partners to rely on verified sources and avoid sharing unconfirmed reports, particularly those related to national security. It also called for restraint from foreign entities in issuing premature statements without verification from official channels. The incident has raised concerns about the role of misinformation and the rapid spread of unverified content, especially in regions with existing security challenges.
