{
  "id": 3725807,
  "title": "Sudan war risks spreading after army strike inside Chad, US envoy warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/sudan-war-risks-spreading-after-army-strike-inside-chad-us-envoy-warns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:12:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/27/sudan-war-risks-spreading-after-army-strike-inside-chad-us-envoy-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US envoy Massad Boulos expressed deep concern on Thursday over a reported Sudanese army air strike inside Chad, warning that the conflict risks spreading beyond the country's borders and destabilizing the region. In a conversation with Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby, Boulos emphasized the need to prevent external military and financial support to the rival forces fighting in Sudan. The African Union, in response to reports of the air strikes, called for all parties to exercise extreme restraint and prevent the conflict from spilling over Sudan's borders. The war in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has resulted in thousands of deaths, the displacement of millions, and created a massive humanitarian crisis.",
  "summary": "The US is concerned about a reported Sudanese army air strike inside Chad, American envoy Massad Boulos said on Thursday, warning that the war in Sudan risks spreading across borders and further destabilising the region. Mr Boulos, President Donald Trump 's adviser for Arab and African affairs, said he discussed the incident in a call with Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby and emphasised the…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Sudan war risks spreading after army strike inside Chad, US envoy warns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/sudan-war-risks-spreading-after-army-strike-inside-chad-us-envoy-warns-3726378",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:12:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}