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Focused on consolidating power, the junta leader is bringing rivals into the tent and trying to avoid more entanglements in Sudan, The devastating war in Sudan and awkward relations with France and the United Arab Emirates are casting a long shadow over Chad this year as its military leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno 'Kaka' prepares the ground for elections, set for October, which he hopes will legitimise his rule.

The "Les Transformateurs" party leader has yet to react to his nomination. The announcement made Monday comes after Saleh Kebzabo's government resigned on Dec. 30. One day prior, on Dec. 29, military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promulgated a new Constitution which was passed in a referendum.

Critics of the Chadian leader say the referendum was part of efforts to perpetuate himself in power like his father.

A new amnesty law in Chad will deny the rights of victims to seek justice and reinforces impunity.

Opponents of the constitutional referendum transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs federalist state.