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New constitution, old playbook: Chad’s Deby continues power play in Sahel

Critics of the Chadian leader say the referendum was part of efforts to perpetuate himself in power like his father.

Al Jazeera

Chad Votes On New Constitution Ahead Of Promised End Of Military Rule

Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.

International Business Times

Macron hosts Chad's Deby with Niger troop withdrawal topping agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Chad's transitional President Mahamat Idriss Deby over the withdrawal of French forces from Niger and regional crises in the Sahel.

Radio France Internationale

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Chad's president signs pardon for 380 rebels sentenced to life in prison

A group of 380 rebels handed life sentences over the 2021 death of former ruler Idriss Deby Itno have been pardoned, a statement from the president's office said Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Mass trial starts in Chad over former ruler Deby's death

Authorities in Chad have started the mass trial of hundreds of alleged rebels accused of killing longtime President Idriss Deby Itno

The Independent UK

Chad jails 262 in mass trial after deadly anti-government protests

A Chadian court has handed jail terms of between two and three years to 262 people who were arrested after deadly protests in October, the public prosecutor said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Chadian soldiers killed in attack by ‘shadowy’ Boko Haram

Presidency says at least 10 soldiers killed, but media reports suggest the number may be much higher.

Al Jazeera

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Ten troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad

N'Djamena (AFP) - Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.

AFP

EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

Qatar’s quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep

The Independent UK

Chad leader blames protest organizers for civilian deaths

Chad’s interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby says those who organized the recent protests against his two-year extension of power have shown “the will to start a civil war."

The Independent UK

Chad's leader visits part of capital hit by violent protests

N'Djamena (AFP) - Chad's military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby on Friday visited a hospital and a protest-hit district of N'Djamena, his office said, after a day of unprecedented violence that left around 50 people dead in the capital and elsewhere.

AFP

Chad govt suspends 7 political parties after deadly protests

Chad’s government is clamping down on the country’s opposition a day after more than 60 people were killed in protests around the country

The Independent UK

Security forces kill at least 60 as protests engulf Chad

Chadian security forces have opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country’s two largest cities killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a morgue official said

The Independent UK

Chad says some 50 dead in clashes, announces curfew

N'Djamena (AFP) - Chad's government announced an overnight curfew on Thursday and said deadly clashes between police and demonstrators protesting the military's grip on power claimed around 50 lives.

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Chad protest clashes leave 'about 30' dead, including security forces

N'Djamena (AFP) - Deadly clashes between police and demonstrators protesting at the military's grip on power erupted in Chad on Thursday, claiming "about 30" lives, including around 10 members of the security forces, according to an official toll.

France 24

At least 50 people killed in Chad protests, UN urges probe

Deadly clashes between police and demonstrators protesting at the military’s grip on power erupted in Chad on Thursday, claiming at least 50 lives, including members of the security forces. The United Nations condemned the lethal use of force against the protesters and demanded a probe be launched.

AFP

Five killed in Chad protest clashes

N'Djamena (AFP) - Five people were killed Thursday when police clashed with demonstrators in the Chadian capital during a banned protest against the ruling military, an AFP journalist saw.

AFP

Chad clashes kill five at protests

N'Djamena (AFP) - Five people were killed Thursday when police clashed with demonstrators in the Chadian capital during a banned protest against the ruling military, an AFP journalist saw.

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Chad ex-opposition figure Saleh Kebzabo named prime minister

N'Djamena (AFP) - Chadian ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby pushed ahead Wednesday with declared plans to steer the country back to civilian government, appointing a former opposition figure as prime minister to head an interim administration of "national union."

Radio France Internationale

Chad ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby to create unity government 'in next few days'

Chad's ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has said a "government of national union" would be created in the coming days to steer the course toward new elections following a forum on the country's future.

AFP

Two rebel leaders return to Chad ahead of 'national dialogue'

N'Djamena (AFP) - Two exiled rebel leaders returned to Chad Thursday two days before the start of landmark talks aimed at paving the way for elections after 18 months of military rule.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Hosts Signing of Peace Pact between Chad Govt, Rebels

Chad's military government signed a pledge Monday with more than 40 rebel groups and opposition figures ahead of planned national reconciliation talks, though the deal did not include the country's main rebel group. Under the terms of the deal in Doha, those who signed have agreed to a ceasefire ahead…

AFP

Chad military government signs deal to launch peace talks

Doha (AFP) - Chad's military government and more than 40 opposition groups signed a deal Monday to launch national peace talks this month, but the main rebel outfit refused to take part.

AFP

Chad military leader signs accord for talks with opposition

Doha (AFP) - Chad's military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Monday signed a deal with more than 40 opposition groups to launch national peace talks later this month, although the main rebel outfit refused to take part.

Al Jazeera

Chad military gov’t, opposition groups sign peace deal in Qatar

At least 40 groups sign deal with gov’t to launch national reconciliation dialogue, but main rebels refuse to take part.

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