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Chad: Head of Military Junta Announces Presidential Run Days After Killing of Opposition Leader

HeadlineMar 05, 2024

The head of the military junta in Chad has confirmed he will run in the upcoming election for president. Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno made the announcement Saturday, just days after his chief rival was killed. Yaya Dillo died when security forces opened fire on the headquarters of his political party, the Socialist Party Without Borders.

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