Amid escalating violence in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, security forces have surrounded the headquarters of the Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF) following clashes near the country's internal security agency. The Chadian government accuses elements of the main opposition party of launching a deadly attack on the National State Security Agency (ANSE). Tensions are rising ahead of the May and June presidential election, aiming to restore constitutional rule after three years of military-backed governance. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing security operations, internet disruptions, and phone outages. The government claims the situation is under control, attributing the ANSE attack to PSF activists, but the opposition disputes this, stating soldiers opened fire on party members. The violence comes after the announcement of the presidential election, with opposition figure Yahya Dillo and transitional President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno set to contest.
Chad: Capital Gripped by Violence: Troops Deployed, Internet Shutdown Amidst Political Unrest
sagoa, Chad, Sahel
February 28, 2024
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