i-ACT 5, Day 5: Unstable situation in Eastern Chad

Our day started off well, packing the car with our heavier luggage, and sending our driver, Umar, and Bouba down to Goz Beida to meet us when our flight arrives later in the day. We make one last stop at the governors for a stamp and head to the airport. After weighing luggage, and signing the flight manifest, the plane is grounded for the day.

According to UNHCR, there is unknown military movement in the area, and all flights and vehicle travel has been temporarily suspended. As we were waiting to confirm a home for the night, we saw several trucks with weapons, and men traveling South towards the region, no doubt military enforcements. For now we remain safe in Abeche.

Suzanne has been based in Abeche for 15 months thus far, and from what we can tell enjoys her job as the primary information reporter for all refugee and IDP (internally displaced persons) camps in E. Chad. Like us, she finds it absolutely necessary to be with the women, children and men that her organization works so hard to keep alive. While she walks the camps, although busy with many projects, she always finds time to play and "smell the roses."

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[aadams990]

Your videos are amazing! I hope to one day be able to travel to similar places and get their stories out there as well!