General Mahamat Idriss Deby had been tipped to take over Chad’s leadership from his father some day. But the elder Deby’s death on the battlefield has meant…
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Slain Chad president s son takes reins of power Consequences of President Deby s death cannot be underestimated
The move, which followed the controversial re-election of the elder Deby to a sixth presidential term on Sunday and his killing just hours later on Monday, have raised concerns that the country, and ultimately the entire region, could fall into a state of violent chaos. The potentially explosive consequences of President Deby s death cannot be underestimated both for the future of Chad and across the region, the non-governmental organization (NGO) Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement.
France, the former colonial ruler of what is today Chad, is also keenly watching developments, with Defense Minister Florence Parly saying, What s central to us now is that a process of democratic transition can be implemented and the stability of Chad preserved.