Chad: Opposition Leader Yaya Dillo Dies in Shootout with Security Forces Amid Political Tensions

Chad's opposition leader, Yaya Dillo, has been confirmed dead following a shootout with security forces. The incident occurred after the government accused him of orchestrating a deadly attack on the country's security agency, an accusation Dillo had denied. The shootout took place near his party headquarters in N'Djamena, intensifying political tensions in the country. Dillo, a vocal critic of his cousin, President Mahamat Déby, who has been in power since 2021, was known for his opposition to the government.