Middle East 589
Narrative: This dispute describes continued hostilities between Libya and Chad
(see disputes MID#3631 and MID#3624). This particular outbreak began on Febru-
ary 10, 1986, when Libyan forces attacked Chadian army troops in central Chad
while fighting in support of former Chad President Oueddei. The Chad military
mobilized in response. On February 15, French forces were put on alert over fears
the incidents would reignite the civil war. Limited actions followed throughout the
rest of the year. Then, on January 5, 1987, Libya bombed a French protected area of
Chad. Fighting continued into the summer until Chad and Libya agreed to a ceasefire
on September 11.
Coding changes: Outcome changed from Unclear. Settlement changed from None.
MID#4164
Dispute Number: 4164
Date(s): February 14, 1994 to May 31, 1994
Participants: 620 Libya/483 Chad
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Chad was awarded control of the disputed Aouzou Strip—a land rich in
mineral deposits such as uranium—but Libya responding by increasing the number
of troops in the area. Nevertheless, Libya obeyed the order from the World Court to
return the land to Chad.
483 CHAD/625 SUDAN
MID#1322
Dispute Number: 1322
Date(s): September 12, 1966 to September 17, 1966
Participants: 483 Chad/625 Sudan
Outcome (and Settlement): Compromise (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Sudan gave military support to rebels in Chad, including base camps on
Sudanese territory. Sudan even allowed the rebels to establish an “Islamic Govern-
ment of Chad in Exile” in its territory. On August 8, 1966, Chad closed its border
with Sudan. In September, Chadian soldiers crossed into Sudan and attacked a village,
killing three and injuring seven. The next day Sudan warned Chad that it would not
tolerate more cross-border raids and put its forces on alert.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from August 8, 1966.
MID#4367
Dispute Number: 4367
Date(s): April 29, 2004 to July 30, 2004
Participants: 625 Sudan/220 France, 483 Chad