Chad: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
3events4 the month before
46est. deathsrange 46–55
1civilian deaths
In April 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Chad, with 46 estimated deaths. That is -25% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 46 to 55.
67% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Tama - Zaghawa with 2 events.
Where events happened
Regions, April 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Wadi Fira region | 2 | 45 |
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | Dar Tama department Wadi Fira region | Tama vs Zaghawa Non-state, 6 sources | 42 42–51 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Dar Tama department Wadi Fira region | Tama vs Zaghawa Non-state, 2 sources | 3 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | — | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 3 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Tama | 2 |
| Zaghawa | 2 |
| Unidentified armed group | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 2 |
| One-sided | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.