February 23, 2026 (TINE, North Darfur) – Over 400 families have left the Sudanese border town of Tine due to an increase in clashes between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to activists on Monday, while nearby Chad has taken steps to close its border.
The RSF has initiated a number of major attacks since February 21 against Tine, one of the last military bases in North Darfur state that remains under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their allied former rebel groups.
The increase in tensions led the Chadian government to formally declare the closing of its border with Sudan on Monday. N’Djamena stated that “repeated invasions” by conflicting groups from Sudan into Chadian land were the cause of this decision.
The government of Chad stated that the decision aimed to safeguard its people and the large number of refugees in the region, although it mentioned that certain border crossings would stay open for approved humanitarian activities.
Local advocates from the North Darfur Emergency Rooms Coordination Council stated that the newly displaced families have added to the thousands already residing in valleys and temporary camps near the border.
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