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Chad: Democracy Takes a Back Seat to Military Might
‍[ISS] In a rare show of solidarity, Chadians rejected the military junta endorsed by international partners.
After the sudden death of Idriss Déby Itno on 20 April, the Transitional Military Council (TMC) led by his 37-year-old son, Lieutenant General Mahamat Idriss Déby took control of Chad. Arguing an exceptional security situation, the TMC immediately suspended the constitution and all republican institutions, promising to conduct an 18-month transition.
Many Chadians rejected this unconstitutio
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