Historical eventDecember 242005

Chad–Sudan relations

Chad–Sudan relations: Chad declares a state of belligerence against Sudan following a December 18 attack on Adré, which left about 100 people dead.

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When
Saturday, December 24 200521 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
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Dates: From 2005.

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Chad–Sudan relations: Chad declares a state of belligerence against Sudan following a December 18 attack on Adré, which left about 100 people dead.

December 24 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  2. 1994Air France Flight 8969
  3. 1996Learjet 35
  4. 1997Sid El-Antri massacre
  5. 1999Indian Airlines Flight 814
  6. 1999Jihadism
  7. 2003ETA (separatist group)
  8. 2005Chad–Sudan relations
  9. 2008Lord's Resistance Army
  10. 20182018 Puebla helicopter crash
  11. 2021Tatmadaw

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December 24 2005 — 21 years ago, on a Saturday.

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