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Situation in Chad Following Renewed Fighting in the East
(June 16): The United States condemns the renewed attacks being conducted by Chadian rebels since June 11, 2008. Full text
(May 2008): Advancing Freedom and Democracy Reports - AFRICA Only
Support for New Chadian Government that Includes Opposition
(Apr. 25): We welcome the announcement of a new Chadian cabinet that includes respected members of the political opposition. Full text
Support for Senegalese Mediation of Chad-Situation Situation
(Mar. 10): We support the initiative of Senegalese President Wade to mediate between Chad and Sudan and his decision to invite Gabonese President Bongo to participate in his efforts. Full text
Armed Attack on Chad
(Feb. 2): The United States joins the African Union in condemning the attempt by armed rebels entering from outside the country to seize power extra-constitutionally in Chad. Full text
Additional U.S. Contribution to Refugees and Conflict Victims in the World
(Jan. 31): The U.S. Emergency Relief and Migration Assistance (ERMA) Fund is a no-year appropriation that is drawn upon to meet unanticipated refugee and migration emergency needs whenever the President determines that it is important to the national interest to do so. ERMA provides critical flexibility to respond on a timely basis to emergency refugee and migration crises around the world. Full text | 
