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08/07/2011 - France - Chad

Paris court sentences four for killing Chad president Déby's son

A French court has sentenced four men to between five and 13 years in prison for the 2007 murder of the son of Chad’s President

07/07/2011 - Libya - Chad

Libyan workers flee to Chad

The UN estimates that some 74,000 people working in Libya have fled to Chad since the beginning of the Libyan crisis in mid-February. The total number includes several hundred Libyans and workers from other countries

25/04/2011 - Chad

Deby assured of re-election in Chad’s presidentials

Incumbent Idriss Deby Itno is standing for a fourth term at Chad’s presidential election on Monday. Main opposition leaders are boycotting the vote.

Rwandan presidential election and criticism of France's military presence in Chad
14/08/2010 - Spotlight on Africa

Rwandan presidential election and criticism of France's military presence in Chad

This week Spotlight on Africa reviews the Rwandan presidential elections, considers Chadian President Idriss Deby’s criticism of the French military presence in his country and finds out ...

12/08/2010 - Chad

Deby demands compensation for French troops on Chadian soil

Chadian demands for financial compensation from France to maintain its military operation there will be considered, if the request is confirmed through diplomatic bilateral channels, the French foreign ministry said on Thursday.

29/04/2010 - Chad

Over 100 dead as Chad rebels clash with government

Two battles have taken place between the Chadian army and rebels in the east of the country near the Sudanese border.

08/02/2010 - Sudan - Chad

President Deby in Khartoum in improved relations between two countries

President Idriss Deby is in Khartoum for talks with his Sudanese counterpart in his first visit to the country since 2004.

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