2015 in Chad
overview of Chad-related events during the year of 2015
The following lists events that happened during 2015 in Chad.
Incumbents
Idriss Déby, President, 1990-current
Kalzeubet Pahimi Deubet, Prime Minister, 2013-current
January
Refugees fled Borno State, Nigeria on 9 January, following the Boko Haram massacre in the town of Baga. 7,300 fled to neighbouring Chad while over 1,000 were trapped on the island of Kangala in Lake Chad. Nigeria's army vowed to recapture the town, while Niger and Chad withdrew their forces from a transnational force tasked with combating militants.
The Military of Chad entered Cameroon to assist in fighting against Boko Haram insurgents on 15 January.
Chadian authorities decided on 17 January to send troops to Nigeria and Cameroon to fight Boko Haram militants.
February
Boko Haram militants attack Chad for the first time after 30 fighters crossed Lake Chad in four motorboats and attacked the village of Ngouboua. Chad recently joined Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon in a military coalition against Boko Haram.
March
Chadian and Nigerien troops begin their joint anti-Boko offensive in Nigeria.
June
Boko Haram militants killed themselves in two suicide bomb attacks on police stations in N'Djamena, killing 34 people.
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