Biltine, Chad


Biltine is a city in Chad, and the capital of Wadi Fira region.
The town was briefly captured on November 25, 2006 by the RADF, a rebel group, then recaptured the next day by the government, along with nearby Abéché that had been captured by a different rebel group, the UFDD. On June 16, 2008 the town was the scene of a battle between rebels on government forces, with the rebels said to have won.
The town is served by Biltine Airport.

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