The US Department of State has released its 2026 report on human trafficking, which downgrades Chad to Tier 3, the lowest ranking. This classification is reserved for countries that do not make sufficient efforts to combat human trafficking. According to the report, the Chadian government does not fully comply with minimum standards for eliminating trafficking and does not make significant efforts to do so. The report was published on October 9, 2026, and was relayed by the US Embassy in Chad.
The report highlights several concerns, including the lack of prosecutions, convictions, or investigations into human trafficking cases during the evaluated period. The National Commission to Combat Human Trafficking (CNLTP) is also criticized for being non-operational for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, the report notes that the country's mechanisms for identifying and protecting victims are weak. These findings led to Chad's downgrading to Tier 3.
Despite the criticism, the US Department of State acknowledges some efforts by the Chadian government. For the first time in three years, a victim of human trafficking was identified. Additionally, a bilateral agreement was signed to protect Chadian workers abroad, and an ordinance was promulgated to combat violence against women and girls. These efforts, however, are not considered sufficient to address the scale of the problem.
The report emphasizes that human trafficking is a significant problem in Chad, particularly affecting children, women, and migrant workers. The Department of State is urging the Chadian government to take concrete actions to combat human trafficking. This includes making the CNLTP fully operational, investigating and condemning traffickers, and strengthening protection and assistance for victims.
The US Embassy in Chad has relayed the report, highlighting the need for the Chadian government to take immediate action. The report's findings and recommendations are intended to help the Chadian government improve its efforts to combat human trafficking. The US Department of State is committed to working with Chad and other countries to address this issue.
The downgrading to Tier 3 may have implications for Chad's relations with the US and other countries. The report's publication is part of the US Department of State's efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking and to encourage countries to take action to prevent it. The report is also intended to provide a framework for countries to improve their efforts to combat human trafficking.
The Chadian government has taken some steps to address human trafficking, including the launch of a national mechanism for referencing victims. However, more needs to be done to address the scale of the problem. The US Department of State will continue to work with Chad and other countries to combat human trafficking and to protect victims.
Key points
- Chad has been downgraded to Tier 3 in the US report on human trafficking due to its lack of efforts to combat the problem.
- The report highlights the need for Chad to make its National Commission to Combat Human Trafficking fully operational and to strengthen protection and assistance for victims.
- The US Department of State acknowledges some efforts by the Chadian government, including the identification of a victim and the signing of a bilateral agreement to protect workers abroad.
