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Rebels Storm Chad's Capital in Coup Attempt

French, US embassies prepare to evacuate amid fighting

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2008 8:47 AM CST

(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...   Read full story »

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