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Gunshots heard in capital of Chad near presidential compound

Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound

A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed "ill-intentioned individuals" who were neutralised by security forces, the public prosecutor said on Thursday,

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Gunshots heard in the capital of Chad near the presidential compound

Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in the capital of the African nation of Chad on Wednesday evening, residents said, while one government minister reported that the situation was under control.

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Gunfire erupts inside presidency in Chad capital

Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security sources.

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Chad says military foiled 'destabilisation attempt'

Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and the military blocked the surrounding streets.

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Chad: Gunfire heard near presidency in N'Djamena

Gunshots were heard on Wednesday evening near the presidency in the capital of Chad, N'Djamena. Convoys of military vehicles were seen driving toward the presidency too, the news agency Reuters reported.

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Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead

An attack on Chad’s presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded ...

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Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group

An attack on Chad's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganised band of ...

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Chad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex

Authorities are cautious about drawing conclusions, with government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah stating that it was "probably not" a terrorist act.

Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed

At least 19 people have been killed in Chad where security forces said they had prevented an attempt by armed fighters to ...

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Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?

Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.

Chadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month

Macron said Monday that African nations failed to say thank you to France for deploying its military to the Sahel region ...

Chad, Senegal Slam Macron After He "Insults" Africa Saying France Awaits Thanks | Firstpost Africa

Chad, Senegal Slam Macron After He "Insults" Africa Saying France Awaits Thanks | Firstpost Africa Chad is fuming over recent remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron at a foreign policy ...