Chad imposes curfew following president’s death
Chad has imposed a curfew and shut its borders after announcing the death of 31 years on seat president, Idriss Deby Itno killed on the battlefield on Tuesday.
Chad has imposed a curfew and shut its borders after announcing the death of 31 years on seat president, Idriss Deby Itno killed on the battlefield on Tuesday.
Moreso, Chad’s army dissolved government and parliament after announcing the death of its president Idriss Deby Itno. However, vowed “free and democratic” elections following an 18-month transition period.
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The announcement, whereas came a day after provisional election results projected late president Idris Debby would win a sixth term in office.
Déby was one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders after becoming president of Chad through charter 1991.
Consequently, Deby’s son, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is expected to lead the council once the transition period is over, the army said on Tuesday.
