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Assault on Chad's presidential complex results in 19 fatalities

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Assault on Chad's presidential complex results in 19 fatalities

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  • Gunmen attacked the presidential complex in N’Djamena, leading to 19 fatalities including 18 attackers and 1 security personnel.
  • The government confirmed that the assailants were likely not linked to terrorism but described them as drunken criminals.
  • The attack coincided with a visit from China’s Foreign Minister and followed Chad's recent military pact termination with France.
  • Many civilians fled the area as heavy security measures were enforced around the presidential complex.
  • Chad's political situation is tense, with recent elections marred by allegations of fraud and a military-led government in place.

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