Travel Safety in Chad

There are a number of security concerns in Chad. In the capital, N’Djamena, petty street crime poses the main concern. The risk of violent crime (such as banditry) increases significantly in rural areas.

There is an ongoing risk of terrorism in Chad, which primarily stems from the Nigeria-based Boko Haram movement. Most attacks occur in isolated settlements in the Lac region bordering Nigeria; however, incidents have also taken place in N’Djamena.

Protests in N'Djaemna occur on only a sporadic basis due to the state's strict control of the socio-political environment. However, when gatherings do occur, security personnel often use lethal force. This poses an indiscriminate risk to bystanders. 

Outside of N'djamena, the general level of insecurity and specific risks of conflict, kidnapping and violent crime increase. This is especially the case in border areas with all of Chad’s neighbours, particularly the Lac region bordering Nigeria and Niger, where criminal and other armed groups are known to have a presence, and near Sudan - where there are concerns over conflict contagion.

Medical facilities in N'djamena are adequate only for minor emergencies, while facilities are very limited elsewhere.