Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban is progressing with his plan to deploy troops to Chad as part of his country’s growing engagement in the Sahel region. In a Facebook post, Orban highlighted Chad’s critical role in combating illegal migration from Africa to Europe. He pointed to this role as a reason for seeking a partnership with the Central African country. However, analysts believe Hungary’s interests extend beyond security and include economic motivations tied to Chad’s abundant resources, such as oil and gold. Some view the deployment as symbolic, drawing comparisons to Russia’s influence in West Africa. Critics, however, doubt the effectiveness of such a small force. Despite opposition at home, Hungary’s government has defended the mission, emphasizing its diplomatic and humanitarian efforts in Chad. The European Union has also welcomed Hungary’s initiative, seeing it as a positive step toward international collaboration in the region.
SOURCE: DW
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