9 minutes agoI won 80% in elections a few days ago: Chad's president of the country's rebels dies
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Chad's president of state, Iris Deby, has suddenly died in clashes with rebels in the country's north during the weekend, the military has announced in a television address. On Monday, preliminary results from the April 11th elections designed his convincing victory with 80 per cent of the vote for the sixth term in government. Government [...]
On Monday, preliminary results from the April 11th elections designed his convincing victory with 80 per cent of the vote for the sixth term in government.
Chad's government and parliament have disappeared. A military council will rule the country for 18 months, writes the BBC, translates Periscopi.
Debbie was one of Africa's longest-lived leaders.
He came to power through an armed uprising in 1990.
He had gone to the front line during the weekend to visit troops who were fighting rebels across the border with Libya.
Rebels From a Group Called FACT [Front for Change and Receive in Chad] attacked at the border on Election Day. They're advancing toward Chad's capital, N'Diamena.
Chad has recognised Kosovo's independence.
