Chad: Civilians Killed in Chadian Air Strikes Against Suspected Jihadists

N’djamena — Aircraft belonging to the Chadian armed forces attacked Nigerian Boko Haram jihadists on the shores of Lake Chad, resulting in civilian casualties.

According to local sources, the bombings killed several dozen fishermen who – with the jihadists’ permission – continued to cast their nets in the lake, which borders Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. At least 40 fishermen are missing.

The airstrikes, which have been ongoing since May 8, are a response to a jihadist attack on Chadian soldiers on…