Idriss Deby Itno Dies News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

He sustained injuries while fighting rebels; son named transitional leader.
Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno died on Tuesday from wounds sustained in battle after three decades in power, the Army said, opening a period of uncertainty in a country that is a key strategic ally of the West.
His son was immediately named transitional leader as head of a military council and both the government and parliament were dissolved, but the Army vowed “free and democratic” elections after an 18-month transitional period.
Sixth term
The shock news of Mr. Deby’s death came only the day after the 68-year-old career military man was proclaimed the winner of a presidential election that had given him a sixth term in office. The Army also announced a curfew and border closures. ....

Mintaqah Tibasti , Idriss Deby Itno , Azem Bermandoa Agouna , Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno , President Idriss Deby Itno , General Azem Bermandoa Agouna , General Agouna , Tchad President , Idriss Deby Itno Dies , Front For Change And Concord In Chad , Chad President Dies , Deby Dies , சாட் ப்ரெஸிடெஂட் ,