The Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno continued his security-focused tour of the country with a visit to Am-Timan, the capital of the Salamat province, following several trips last week to areas facing security challenges.
This latest stop is part of an effort to strengthen control over the security situation on the ground, evaluate defence measures and bring central authorities closer to local populations and officials.
Upon his arrival in Am-Timan, the head of state was welcomed by a large crowd, organized under the direction of the government’s delegate-general for the province, Ahmat Choua Rozi.
This turnout underscores the significance placed on the presidential visit in this part of the country.
The trip to the Salamat region follows a series of visits to several other provinces last week, including Ennedi-Ouest and Wadi-Fira.
In Torboul (Ennedi-Ouest), the President addressed tensions surrounding access to natural resources – specifically grazing lands and water sources, while in Wadi-Fira, he focused on a communal conflict in Bakaoure.
These visits reflect the Chadian authorities’ commitment to preventing intercommunal clashes and reinforcing the state’s presence in sensitive areas.
The Salamat province, located in south-eastern Chad and bordering both Sudan and the Central African Republic, holds a strategic position within the country’s territorial surveillance framework.
Its geographical location and the issues surrounding stability in these border zones further highlight the importance of this visit.
By increasing the frequency of these trips, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno intends to make territorial security and the prevention of local conflicts priorities of his work in the provinces.
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