# Chad bans sand extraction along Chari River, sparking controversy

https://mins.news/en/item/22972

- France 24, 2026-08-15 12:58 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/chad-bans-sand-extraction-along-chari-river-sparking-controversy

> Years of intensive sand extraction have badly affected the Chari River, especially near N’Djamena. Chad’s Mines Ministry has banned the practice to protect the environment and wildlife, but the move is controversial because thousands of people in the capital rely on sand mining for their livelihoods.

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