The conflict in Chad officially commenced when a coalition of rebel groups, including the United Front for Democratic Change (FUDC), launched a coordinated assault on the eastern town of Adré. This attack was marked as a pivotal moment, symbolizing the culmination of rising tensions within the country, which had been exacerbated by economic struggles, internal discord, and the influence of neighboring Sudan. The rebels claimed to be fighting against the oppressive regime of President Idriss Déby, who had been in power since 1990, following a successful insurgency. The event triggered an outcry due to allegations that Sudan was supporting the rebels as a means to destabilize the Déby regime, highlighting the complex interrelations within the region.In the wake of these attacks, Chad soon found itself entangled in a civil war, with various factions and interests converging, including splinter groups emerging to claim their own stakes. Each side received sporadic support from different external actors, making the war a reflection of broader regional dynamics, particularly the conflict in Darfur. As clashes intensified, a humanitarian crisis emerged, with thousands displaced by the fighting. The Chadian government declared a state of emergency, retaliating against the rebels with military forces and reinforcing its defenses along the eastern borders.The civil war encompassed a mosaic of combatants from various ethnic groups and regions. The ongoing violence not only destabilized Chad, but also drew in neighboring countries, igniting fears of a broader conflict across the Sahel region. By the end of the initial hostilities, there were calls for a peacekeeping mission, aimed at stabilizing the increasingly volatile situation, marking the Chadian Civil War as a significant focal point for international attention in the realm of African conflicts.