Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead
State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded.
Chad says bid to storm into presidential palace foiled, 20 dead
Two dozen armed men tried to storm into Chad's presidential palace but 18 of the attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday.Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential complex just before 8:00 pm local time (1900 GMT) on Wednesday in the centre of N'Djamena,
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 intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised, the government spokesperson said.
Chad Government Says Thwarted Presidential Palace Assault
Two dozen assailants armed with weapons and machetes launched an assault on Chad's presidential palace which the government said was thwarted but the opposition cast doubt Thursday on the official account of events.
Foiled Attack Sparks Tension in Chad's Capital
A thwarted attack on Chad's presidential residence by armed assailants trained by security forces has heightened tensions in N'Djamena. The incident comes amid Chad's departure from a defense pact with France and highlights the region's ongoing instability due to militant activity.
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.
Attack on Chad's presidential palace in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead
A heavily armed commando attacked the Chadian presidential palace in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, before being overpowered by the presidential guard. The government has said 19 people were killed in the fighting,
19 dead in attack on Chad’s presidential complex in N’Djamena
No fewer than 19 people, including one security personnel member, were killed in a battle against gunmen who attempted to storm the presidential complex
Assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead
Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.
Chad: Military says it foiled attack on presidential palace
Wednesday, authorities said. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside the palace at the time of the attack.
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 ...
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Chad's Presidential Compound: Thwarted Intrusion Raises Concerns Amid Regional Unrest
A failed attack on Chad's presidential compound involved intoxicated men wielding knives, stopped by security forces. This ...
Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control
Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace.
Chinese foreign minister pledges military aid for Africa
Chinaese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest ...