Military authorities in Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up joint efforts to enhance security along their shared border. A strategic meeting led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor assessed recent field operations and discussed ways to address evolving security threats in vulnerable border zones.
evaluating joint missions and current challenges
The gathering brought together senior commanders from both nations’ armed forces, part of the bi-national mixed force tasked with securing the frontier. Key topics included a review of recent operations—Al-Hamamia 1 and Al-Hammia 2—and an analysis of persistent security concerns in certain border communities.
introducing operation sentinel
Participants approved a detailed operational plan for a new initiative called Sentinelle, developed by the G5 Sahel Joint Force. This mission will deploy additional military units equipped with fixed and mobile surveillance posts to tighten monitoring, accelerate response times, and deepen cross-border security collaboration.
goals of the enhanced deployment
- Strengthen real-time surveillance of suspicious movements across the border
- Improve coordinated response capabilities of joint forces
- Bolster protection for civilian populations living in frontier regions
- Reduce vulnerabilities to transnational threats
Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, commander of the mixed force, emphasized that Operation Sentinelle will play a pivotal role in safeguarding communities and addressing the region’s evolving security landscape.