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  • February 2008

    • Chad President Claims 'Control' of Country

      Associated Press  |  Feb 6, 08 2:19 PM CST

      Chad President Claims 'Control' of Country

      (Newser) - The president of Chad said today his forces had reclaimed control of the whole nation, the AP reports. "Security forces have repulsed the aggressors. The mercenaries directed by Sudan have been forced to flee," Idriss Deby said in his first public remarks since the uprising began last week. A rebel leader, however, said the coalition had accepted a ceasefire negotiated by Libya. More »

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      Sudan  • Chad  • Idriss Deby  • Khartoum  • Chadian rebels  • N'Djamena

    • Chadian Army, Rebels Battle a Second Day

      Associated Press  |  Feb 3, 08 10:17 AM CST

      Chadian Army, Rebels Battle a Second Day

      (Newser) - Gunfire echoed through the Chadian capital of N'Djamena today, as government forces struggled to fight back rebels on the second day of an offensive which they claimed had trapped the president in his palace, the AP reports. A spokesman for France's military—which maintains a presence in its former colony—says the outcome is far from certain: "Nobody can say who will win." More »

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      France  • evacuation  • Chad  • Idriss Deby  • Chadian rebels  • N'Djamena

    • Rebels Storm Chad's Capital in Coup Attempt

      CNN  |  Feb 2, 08 8:47 AM CST

      Rebels Storm Chad's Capital in Coup Attempt

      (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. More »

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      France  • United Nations  • Chad  • Idriss Deby  • Chadian rebels

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