Dimitri Sytyi stated military actions against Noureddine Adam's fighters remained within Central African territory, citing drone data and maps.
Dimitri Sytyi, a special advisor to the Central African Republic's president, asserted that a recent military operation against Noureddine Adam's fighters did not cross into Chad. Sytyi, who is also the director of the Maison Russe Cultural Center in Bangui, addressed concerns raised by Chadian authorities, stating that the operation was conducted with precision within Central African borders. He suggested that the Chadian reaction might stem from misinformation from local sources.
The Central African Ministry of Defense had previously announced on October 10, 2026, that its forces, supported by Russian allies, had conducted a successful operation in the Vakaga prefecture, near the border region of the Central African Republic, Chad, and Sudan. This operation reportedly neutralized several fighters and seized military equipment. Sytyi presented drone footage and administrative maps as evidence to support his claim that the incident occurred on Central African soil.
Sytyi called for strengthened bilateral cooperation, emphasizing that transborder armed groups pose a shared threat that neither state can effectively combat alone. He noted that Noureddine Adam's own statement acknowledged his camps were located within the Central African Republic, further corroborating the official account of the operation's location.
Why it mattersThe official's statements address potential border security concerns between Chad and the Central African Republic, impacting regional stability.
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