Irish soldiers being deployed to warn-torn Chad this month will face dangers, they were warned today.

Over 300 Defence Force troops are beginning their final preparations today for their deployment to Chad later this month.

THE sign reads Chad International Airport, but there is just a handful of airplanes are parked on the sandy, red runway — and certainly no duty-free.

Rebels trying to topple President Idriss Deby today attacked a town in eastern Chad where thousands of refugees are taking shelter.

Ireland's presence in war-torn Chad was stepped up today with the arrival of more than 160 troops.