Chad, a neighboring country of Sudan, closed its eastern border on Monday to address security concerns stemming from ongoing conflict in Sudan. This decision was made after Chadian soldiers and civilians lost their lives in clashes linked to the Sudanese civil war, including an incident where five soldiers and three civilians were killed in the border town of al-Tina. Reports indicate that the closure is a defense tactic employed to reduce the risk of the conflict spilling over into Chad, particularly as the war draws closer to its territory. The Chadian government hopes to protect its citizens and stabilize the region by imposing these restrictions. Chad's Communications Minister Mahamat Gassim Cherif emphasized the need to maintain territorial integrity and stability while addressing humanitarian concerns, stating that exceptional exemptions for humanitarian aid may be permitted, but with prior authorization. Despite the border closure, Chad finds itself in a precarious position, as nearly one million refugees have already sought safety from the Sudanese conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The civil war has led to catastrophic conditions in Sudan, forcing millions to flee and causing significant loss of life. Domestic and international affairs remain tense as Chad grapples with the implications of the border closure, aiming to curtail violence while ensuring that humanitarian needs are met for those affected by the conflict.