Chad's President Idriss Deby Dies in Fight against Rebels

Chad's President Idriss Deby Dies in Fight against Rebels
Tuesday 20 April 2021 - 14:48

On the frontlines of Chad’s battle against rebels, President Idriss Deby Itno, 68, has died, just one day after his re-election for a sixth term, the army announced Tuesday.

“It is with great bitterness that we announce to the Chadian people the death, this Tuesday, April 20, 2021 of the Marshal du Tchad,” said a statement by Gen. Azem Bermandoa Agouna, army spokesperson.

“The President of the Republic, Head of State, Supreme Head of the Armed Forces Idriss Déby Itno has just had his last breath in defending territorial integrity on the battlefield,” the statement added.

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