From the field of conflict against the Nigerian insurgent group Boko Haram, euronews correspondent Luis Carballo has been talking to Army Chief of Staff General Brahim Seid Mahamat. He has been involved in a coalition against the radical militants since January.
As part of an African Union-mandated regional offensive also including Niger and Cameroon, Chad’s battle-hardened troops have expelled the Islamist group from the major towns of northeast Nigeria in a matter of weeks.
All these countries have suffered from Boko Haram’s attacks.
GENOlukolade #chad #BokoHaram Chadian army making progress in pushing back #BokoHaram DlaminiZuma MilitaryTimes pic.twitter.com/UVGLnF7jzN— securityinafrica.com (africansecurity) April 2, 2015
Although soft-spoken during our interview, General Mahamat was critical of the Nigerian Army. He explained some of the key reasons for his country getting involved.
“Chad imports almost everything it needs from Nigeria and Cameroon. The principle entry axis i
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