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Chad holds funeral for late President Idris Deby Itno
Thousands of people honored the veteran leader after he was killed in clashes with rebels. His death has pushed Chad into political unrest and alarmed Western powers over losing a key ally.
Military officials attend Deby s funeral, who was one of the longest serving presidents in the world
Chad s late President Idris Deby Itno will be buried on Friday after his funeral amid uncertainty over the country s democratic future.
The central African nation was thrown into turmoil after the military announced Deby s death on Tuesday, just one day after his reelection for a 6th term in office.
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Chad on Friday staged a state funeral for veteran ruler Idriss Deby Itno, a linchpin in the fight against the Sahel's jihadist insurgency, as France and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby. But he gained a reputation in the West as an unfailing ally in the fight to roll back jihadists, whose campaign has shaken the vast, impoverished Sahel.