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Chad’s opposition denounces appointment of Deby’s son as ‘coup’

The opposition in Chad has denounced what it is calling an “institutional coup”. That is after the son of slain President Idris Deby, Mahamat Deby, was appointed as leader. The military, which announced Deby’s sudden death on Tuesday, has promised elections in a year and a half. But unions are threatening to strike, and rebels are planning to march on the capital. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Ndjamena, Chad. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Chad #IdrissDeby #ChadTransition

Deby’s death and Chad’s next day: This is what the army announced

Chad’s military has said the son of the late President Idriss Deby will head the transitional government after the death of his father. The army says the elder Deby was killed in clashes with rebels in the north. In his place, Mahamat Idriss Deby will head an 18-month interim government until elections are held. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Ndjamena, Chad. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Chad #IdrissDeby #ChadTransition

Chad military says it killed 300 rebels after attempted incursion

Chad’s army says it has repelled an attack by a rebel group in its northern region. It comes a week after presidential elections were held in which President Idriss Deby is poised to win a sixth term. Opposition leaders in the capital have called for a ceasefire and dialogue to resolve the situation. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan has more from the capital, Ndjamena. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Chad #ChadInsurgency #ChadArmy