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Four Killed, 23 Injured As Civilians Clash With Transitional Military Council In Chad
Clashes broke out over France’s meddling in African nation s internal affairs and Chad s transitional military’s self-declared acquisition of political power.
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At least four civilians were killed while 23 others were critically injured as clashes broke out between protesters against the military rule and law enforcement officers in N Djamena s capital, sources told Sputnik. Four people were killed, 23 were injured during the protests in Chad , the agency quoted the military source, on condition of anonymity. Since Tuesday morning, the Chadian capital witnessed multiple demonstrations rebuking the armed forces rule, as pro-democratic crowds demanded that the Transitional Military Council must hand over the power to Chad’s civilians and dissolve immediately.
What killing of Chadian president means for Egypt The killing of Chadian President Idriss Deby causes Egyptian security concerns. Mahamat Idriss Deby pays his respects near the coffin during the state funeral for his father, Chadian President Idriss Deby, in N Djamena, on April 23, 2021. Chad staged a state funeral for its slain president, a linchpin in the fight against the Sahel s jihadi insurgency, as France and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor. The elder Deby, who had ruled the vast semi-desert state with an iron fist for 30 years, died April 19 from wounds suffered fighting rebels. - CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images