RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on a military base in Chad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several security personnel.
The Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Thursday, reiterated the Kingdom’s firm rejection of terrorist and extremist acts that attempt to undermine the security and stability of Chad and its brotherly people.
“The Kingdom affirms its solidarity with and support for the government and people of the Republic of Chad in the wake of this painful tragedy, extending its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Chad, wishing the injured a speedy recovery,” the ministry said in a statement.
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At least 23 Chadian soldiers were killed and 26 were injured in a Boko Haram attack on a military post in Chad’s Lake Chad region on May 5, according to the country’s armed forces.
The army said “a significant number” of the attackers were killed, and the group was repelled.
“Once again, the nebulous Boko Haram terrorist group carried out a cowardly attack last night on our military base at Barka Tolorom,” Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said in a Facebook post.
“We will continue the fight with renewed determination until this threat is completely eradicated,” he said, offering his condolences to the bereaved families.
