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Chad's government reports 19 fatalities in thwarted assault on presidential complex

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Chad's government reports 19 fatalities in thwarted assault on presidential complex

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  • Chad's government reported that eighteen attackers and one guard died during a foiled attempt to storm the presidential complex in N’Djamena.
  • The attack occurred while President Mahamat Déby Itno was inside the palace, prompting heavy gunfire and military response.
  • A government spokesperson described the situation as an attempted destabilization which has now been controlled, stating “There is no fear."
  • The attackers, armed with knives and machetes, were poorly organized, according to officials who compared them to hapless criminals.
  • This incident follows recent political tensions in Chad, including boycotted elections and a significant visit from China's foreign minister.

For full article, visit The Guardian.


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