Since independence, Chad has experienced decades of civil war
and dictatorship. In more recent years, events between 2004 and
2011 created an acute security crisis in the country. The 2011
drought is the latest in a cycle of drought and other shocks.
Since 1996, Chad has faced drought and humanitarian crises,
draining peoples' ability to respond and adapt to shocks and
stresses. Chad has scarce natural resources, and the population
faces a variety of shocks to their agricultural livelihoods,
including violent conflict, influxes of refugees and internally
displaced people, erratic rainfall, desertification and sub-
standard harvest. Latest Stories From Chad View all stories »»
Chantal's husband regularly beat her until a program in a
Chadian camp for refugees began counseling him and authorities
started arresting abusers. »» In Chad, the simple task of
gathering fuel is complicated by scarcity and the risk of sexual
assault. »» |Population:||10,975,648 (July 2012 est.)|
|Size:||495,755 sq mi; slightly more than