Political stress, a threat to food security in Guéra

In Chad, recurrent and persistent political violence creates inequalities that obstruct the paths essential to food security. Succession to power is only possible through the use of violence, the application of public laws is marked by the abuse of force and coercion, and injustice and corruption undermine the possibilities of survival. The term "political stress" refers to all those acts of human nature that undermine livelihoods, capture resources and hamper food security management and risk prevention strategies. In the Guéra region, in addition to climatic hazards, political stress remains a perpetual threat to food security because it exposes households to uncertainty and insecurity by absorbing their production, management and planning potential. Life could be better with access to drinking water, health, education and equitable justice.