News from Chad

New York Times: Thousands Are Reported to Flee Chad's Capital

Conflict in Chad

I know many of you have watched the news about the turmoil in Chad, a border country to Cameroon, and I want to let everyone know that N'Gaoundéré is safe and I will continue with my work here. I am in no threat and the only thing that has changed here is an influx of expats who are camping out in our hotels. If there is any danger, I will be heading to the safety of Yaoundé, or, in the worst-case scenario, coming home. As of now, however, things are looking fine.  Please remember that Cameroon is a large country. As the crow flies, N’Gaoundéré is approximately 350 miles from N’Djemena. Refugees are flooding into Cameroon because, above all, Cameroon is a safe and stable country. Thank you for your concern, but please do not worry. 

Sox

For information on the situation in Chad, check out the following articles: 

International Herald Tribune: UN Security Council backs Chad government against rebels

Reuters AlertNet: Cameroon Red Cross helps thousands displaced from Chad