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Chad president Idriss Deby Itno, longtime leader of the African nation, killed on battlefield fighting rebels, military says
April 20, 2021 / 8:31 AM / CBS/AP
N Djamena, Chad Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels, the military announced on national television and radio. The military said that a transitional council will be led by Deby s son, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno holds his notes as he addresses supporters at his election campaign rally in N Djamena, April 9, 2021, ahead of the Presidential election.
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1990: Seizes the capital
Former army chief turned rebel leader, Deby seizes power in December 1990 when his troops enter the capital N Djamena and send dictator Hissene Habre fleeing into exile in Senegal.
After six years of transition towards democracy, he is elected president in 1996 in Chad s first multi-party election, bringing some of the political opposition into government.
He is reelected in 2001 but comes under increasing pressure from the opposition accusing him of election fraud and human rights violations.
A 2005 referendum approves changes to the constitution to remove limits on presidential terms.
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2008: Rebel offensives
In late 2005 there are mass desertions in army ranks. Soldiers intent on overthrowing the regime set up in the east, near the border with Sudan, where they form armed movements.
He sustained injuries while fighting rebels; son named transitional leader.
Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno died on Tuesday from wounds sustained in battle after three decades in power, the Army said, opening a period of uncertainty in a country that is a key strategic ally of the West.
His son was immediately named transitional leader as head of a military council and both the government and parliament were dissolved, but the Army vowed “free and democratic” elections after an 18-month transitional period.
Sixth term
The shock news of Mr. Deby’s death came only the day after the 68-year-old career military man was proclaimed the winner of a presidential election that had given him a sixth term in office. The Army also announced a curfew and border closures.
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