Chad Investigates Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed "ill-intentioned individuals" who were neutralised by security forces, the public prosecutor said on Thursday,
Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group
An foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised by security forces, a government spokesperson said.
Chad Foils Assault on Presidency Weeks After Disputed Elections
Chad said it averted a “destabilization attempt” after security forces repelled two dozen assailants that briefly entered the presidency where the West African nation’s military leader had received China’s foreign minister.
Chad Says Military Foiled 'Destabilisation Attempt'
Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and the military blocked the surrounding streets.
Chad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister
Chad's government has said security forces had thwarted an alleged effort to destabilise the country on Wednesday night, after a group of people attacked the presidential palace in the capital, N'Djamena.
Gunshots heard in the capital of Chad near the presidential compound
Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace
Chad says 20 killed in bid to storm presidential palace
Armed men tried to storm Chad's presidential palace when President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside but 18 attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national
Chadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month
Macron said Monday that African nations failed to say thank you to France for deploying its military to the Sahel region ...
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Ochieng: Trump Focus on Africa's Trade Rather Than Military Ties
Chad has foiled assault attempts on its Presidency while Islamist rebels have gone on a record killing spree in Congo.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Condemns Terrorist Attack on Presidential Palace in Chad
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the terrorist attack on the Presidential Palace in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, ...
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Chad capital calm after quashed armed assault on presidential palace
Calm had returned to the Chadian capital N’Djamena, a spokesman for the military-ruled government said Thursday after an ...
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Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?
Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.
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Chad's foreign minister assures public amid gunfire incident near the presidential palace
Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in Chad's capital on Wednesday evening, according to local residents.