Authorities said they had repelled an “attempt to destabilize.” As a result of the attack, one person was killed, after which the security forces killed 18 attackers.
Gunmen attacked the presidential residence in Chad’s capital, N’Djameni, on Wednesday night, January 8. There was a shooting in the area, which killed 19 people, AFP reports.
Gunmen reportedly stormed inside the complex.
Meanwhile, tanks were seen in the streets of N’Djamena, and all roads leading to the president’s residence were blocked.
Authorities later reported the death of one person in the attack on the presidential palace, while 18 attackers were killed.
The incident occurred less than two weeks after the country held controversial general elections. Chad, located in northern Africa, remains in a tense political situation, and recent events have only added to the uncertainty.
Let us recall that in December France began to withdraw its troops from Chad after the country’s authorities announced the end of military cooperation. Withdrawal from Chad would end decades of French military presence in the Sahel region and end direct French military operations against Islamist militants in the region.
Military base attacked in Chad: 40 soldiers killed
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