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Rebels Storm Chad's Capital in Coup Attempt

Posted Feb 2, 08 8:47 AM CST in World 

(Newser) – Rebels looking to overthrow Chad's president stormed the capital today, advancing toward the African nation’s presidential palace and ransacking its parliament building, CNN reports. Ndjamena has been the site of fierce clashes between rebels and government forces, and today, a military source told the AFP it “is in the hands of the rebels.” Chad’s foreign minister disputed the claim, insisting Ndjamena is under control.

President Idriss Deby remained at the presidential palace, with rebels setting fires across the capital and unleashing heavy gunfire in the former French colony. American and French embassies are readying plans to evacuate staff and citizens, but France warned nationals to stay indoors until arrangements were set. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said he was “deeply concerned” by the resumed fighting.

Sources CNN, AFP

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy , left, shake hands with Chadian President Idriss Deby, right, as the French President arrived in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. David Martinon,...   (Associated Press)
Chad's President Idriss Deby arrives for an EU Africa Summit in Lisbon, Sunday Dec. 9, 2007. Heavy gunfire was heard Saturday Feb. 2, 2008 near the presidential palace in Chad, a hotel operator reached...   (Associated Press)
Chad's President Idriss Deby waves to supporters, in this Sunday, April 30, 2006 file photo, in the capital, N'djamena before his last election for a third term in the capital , N'Djamena. Hundreds of...   (Associated Press)
Darfur refugees have flocked to Chad, but have found that conditions there are also hostile, with lawlessness prevailing, CNN says.   (Getty Images)
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