The rebels have also objected the move, saying: "Chad is not a monarchy."
by SaharaReporters, New York
Apr 21, 2021
Opposition politicians in Chad have rejected the army's appointment of President Idriss Déby's son to take over in the wake of his death.
Déby, 68 - who had been in power for three decades - died after being shot as he battled rebels on the frontline.
The rebels have also objected the move, saying: "Chad is not a monarchy."
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, also known as "General Kaka", was in charge of the presidential guard and is to lead the country for 18 months until elections.
The 68-year-old Chadian leader had won a sixth term a day before
Idriss Deby Itno arrives at the G5 Sahel summit in Pau, southwestern France in January 2020. AP
Idriss Deby Itno addresses the 69th United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York on September 24, 2014. Reuters
Idriss Deby watches a rally in N'Djamena on April 15, 2006. Reuters
A supporter carries a picture of Chad President Idriss Deby during a Peace Process rally in Darfur, in Al Fashir capital of North Darfur on September 7, 2016. Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Chad's President Idriss Deby to attend a summit on the situation in the Sahel region in the southern French city of Pau, France, on January 13, 2020. Reuters