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Troops deployed, internet shut down in Chad’s capital amid deadly violence

Security forces surround main opposition party’s headquarters following clashes near Chad’s internal security agency.

Al Jazeera

Chad Military Leaders Appoint Former Opponent PM

Chad's transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday appointed one of his leading opponents, who recently returned from exile, as prime minister.

International Business Times

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

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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

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

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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

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 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

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.

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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.

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…

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.

The Independent UK

Chad junta leader in Qatar after months of peace deal talks

The head of Chad’s military government has met with the ruling emir of Qatar after months of talks over a possible peace deal between his forces and rebel factions in the African nation

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Chad Peace Talks Kick Off in Qatar

Chad's military government and dozens of opposition groups started peace talks on Sunday in Qatar as a first step towards ending a rebellion and holding elections. The landlocked African nation was thrown into turmoil by the killing of longtime leader Idriss Deby Itno in battle with rebels in the country's…

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