“Chaos at Chad Funeral! Drone Kills 17, Retaliation Threatened”

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A tragic drone strike has struck the border town of Tiné in Chad, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring several more, all while attending a funeral ceremony. Chad’s President Idriss Mahamat Déby has reacted with urgency, ordering the military on high alert and warning of immediate retaliation against Sudan if such attacks continue. The border has now been completely closed. Eyewitnesses say the victims were mourners gathered to pray and recite the Quran, making this attack even more shocking. The nation mourns, while government officials call it a blatant act of aggression. Suspicions point to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from Sudan’s Darfur region, but the group denies involvement, blaming the Sudanese army. With Sudan in a civil war since April 2023, hundreds of thousands have already died, and over 13 million people displaced, including nearly 1 million refugees in Chad.

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00:01Tensions are rising between Chad and Sudan after a deadly drone.

00:06Attack killed at least 17.

00:09People and injured several others.

00:11During a funeral gathering.

00:13President Idris Mahamat.

00:15Devi responded by ordering the military to prepare for immediate.

00:20Retaliation if any further attacks occur.

00:23Appearing in military uniform.

00:24He held an emergency security meeting and placed the armed forces on high alert.

00:29The president also announced a complete closure of Chad's border with Sudan.

00:33Calling the attack on the border town of Tyne.

00:36A serious violation of the country's sovereignty.

00:39According to local residents.

00:41The victims were civilians attending a funeral ceremony.

00:44Where people had gathered to pray and recite the.

00:47Koran.

00:48The incident has.

00:50Shocked the nation and drawn strong.

00:53Condemnation from government officials and lawmakers.

00:56Chad's government.

00:57Stated that it is strengthening.

00:59Its defence capabilities and is ready to take action.

01:02Even beyond its borders.

01:04If necessary.

01:05While following international law.

01:08Suspicion has fallen on the Rapid Support Forces.

01:10RSF.

01:12A paramilitary group active in Sudan's Darfur region near the Chad border.

01:16However, the RSF has denied responsibility and blamed Sudan's National Army.

01:21Which in turn accuses the RSF.

01:24Relations between the two countries have already been strained.

01:27With Sudan accusing Chad of supporting the RSF.

01:31A claim Chad strongly denies.

01:33Sudan has been facing a brutal civil war since April 2023.

01:37Caused by a power struggle.

01:39Between its military and the RSF.

01:43The conflict has resulted in hundreds of.

01:45Thousands of deaths and forced.

01:47Over 13 million people to flee their homes.

01:50Nearly 1 million refugees have crossed into Chad.

01:54With a long and difficult to control.

01:56Border stretching over 1,400 kilometres.

01:59The situation remains highly unstable.

02:02Chad's warning of retaliation has increased.

02:05Fears that the conflict could expand.

02:08Further across the region.

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