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The violent crackdown on the peaceful opposition in Chad exposes the the junta’s unwillingness to facilitate a democratic transition.

The two leaders of the main political opposition movements in Chad, Succès Masra and Max Loalngar have gone into hiding for their safety, three weeks after a bloody demonstration by their movements.

Mahamat Débys plan to stay on at least until late 2024 and keep control of security is in question after state forces brutally suppressed demonstrations , Interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Kaka and his inclusive new government, which boasts reconciled oppositionists and reformed militia leaders, is in deep crisis after security forces, many in plain clothes, unleashed a wave of deadly violence against demonstrators in NDjamena and the southern cities of Moundou, Sahr, Koumra an...

Security forces fired on protesters in several cities across Chad, including N’Djamena, the capital, on October 20, 2022, killing at least 50 people and injuring dozens of others.

News release N’Djamena – Geneva, 24 October, 2022 Following the serious human rights violations that have just bloodied Chad, three human rights…

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad's government clamped down on the country's opposition Friday, suspending seven political parties and searching party offices a day after unprecedented protests around the country left more than 60 people dead.

The Chadian authorities and the opponents blamed each other for the carnage.

Prominent opposition leader Succes Masra tweeted that the national headquarters of his Les Transformateurs party was ransacked by security forces. Demonstrators in the capital, N'Djamena, and several other cities took to the streets Thursday to protest against interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo later defended the government's use of force.

Chad’s security forces used excessive force in recent days against opposition members and supporters protesting the government’s “national dialogue” to lead to new national elections.

Police use teargas to disperse opposition activists in front of N'Djamena's courthouse, Chad, Sept. 9. Avoid area.