Chad has told the UN Security Council it will use its right to hot pursuit of Sudan-backed rebels back into Sudanese territory, according to a letter made available today.
Chad's army is fighting to repel rebels who pushed to within 100 km (62 miles) of the capital N'Djamena today. The clashes delayed the deployment of European peacekeepers to the African country.
In a letter dated Thursday, Chad's UN mission told the Security Council: "Faced with the aggression orchestrated and strongly supported by Sudan, the Chadian government intends to use its legitimate right of defense by all means at its disposal, including pursuing the aggressors into Sudanese territory."
Chad asked the Security Council to take note of the situation, which it described as "a flagrant violation of the commitments undertaken by this neighboring country, threatening peace and security in the sub-region".