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Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Chad, 23 Soldiers Killed

At least 23 Chadian soldiers were killed and 26 others wounded in an attack by Boko Haram on a military post in the Lake Chad region. President Deby condemned the attack as cowardly and vowed to continue fighting until the threat is fully eliminated. The assault adds to a recent surge in attacks by the group, which has long destabilized the area.