A government delegate and security forces deployed to the border region of Salamat to quell farmer-herder tensions.
Souleymane Issakha Abdoulaye, the government delegate for the Salamat province, traveled to Kouzi Wahit on the night of October 18-19, 2026. He was accompanied by security, judicial, and administrative officials, as well as the provincial council president. The area, located near the Sila province border, has been experiencing unrest stemming from conflicts between herders and farmers.
Security and defense forces are currently operating in the region under the command of Major General Fouzari Hassan, head of Military Zone No. 10. Their mission includes strengthening surveillance, protecting residents and their property, and restoring order. General Hassan has urged his troops to remain vigilant and firm in carrying out their duties.
This deployment aims to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between agriculturalists and herders in the Bahr-Azoum department. The presence of high-ranking officials and military personnel underscores the seriousness of the situation and the government's commitment to resolving the dispute.
Why it mattersFarmers and herders in the Salamat province face escalating conflict over land and resources.
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