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Calm returns to Chad capital

Calm returns to Chad capital

MAHAMAT RAMADANE CALM has returned to the capital of Chad appeared, with security forces deployed in large numbers and burning tyres still smouldering in the streets, a day after at least five people were killed in clashes between protesters and the army. Civil society groups have called for more demonstrations against the military, which took power after long-serving president Idriss Deby was killed on April 19. The government said five people were killed in clashes on Tuesday. A Chadian civil society group put the death toll at nine, with dozens more injured. Although opposition and civil society groups called for…
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Two dead, 27 hurt in Chad pro-democracy protests

Two dead, 27 hurt in Chad pro-democracy protests

EDWARD McALLISTER and  MAHAMAT RAMADANE AT least two people were killed and 27 wounded in street clashes in Chad between protesters demanding a return to civilian rule and security forces, prompting key ally France to condemn the crackdown. Tensions have been high in Chad since the sudden death last week of President Idriss Deby, who had ruled the impoverished desert country for three decades. He was killed on April 19 as he visited troops fighting rebels. A military council headed by his son took control of the country after his death but is facing resistance from some Chadians who crave…
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