Voting is underway in Chad’s first parliamentary elections in 13 years, with voters selecting new legislative bodies despite opposition calls for a boycott.
Polling stations reported low turnout in the capital, with election officials attributing it to “cold weather” rather than voter disinterest.
Opposition leaders claim that the results are predetermined, engaging in protests against what they view as a fraudulent electoral process.
The elections are seen as a critical step towards transitioning from military rule to democracy, despite significant challenges and accusations of electoral fraud.
Voting is monitored by 100 foreign observers, amid ongoing concerns regarding security issues from groups like Boko Haram.
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