Following the inability of rebels based in Chad to oust President Idryss Derby, a new resistance movement will henceforth operate from Cameroon, The Post has learnt.

The new rebel force named "Forces Progressistes pour l'Independence et la Renaissance" roughly translated as "Progressive Force for Independence and Rebirth." It has been launched by the "Forum for Exiled Chadians in Central Africa" better known by its French acronym as FECAT.

The politico-military movement, as it is described, has its headquarters in Douala and will launch attacks on the Chadian army from Southern Chad. The announcement is contained in communiqué No.002/CSC/cc/2009 dated January 25 and posted on the internet and signed by one Monifue Denehodjimbaye, acting as the Vice President of the Forum's Superior Coordination Council.

The membership of the said forum and resistance movement, as well as the list of recruits will be made public in a few days time, further states the communiqué. A Chadian citizen, who spoke to The Post in confidence, wondered how a serious movement which intends to carry out operations in the south of the country could succeed pitching tents thousands of kilometres away. He said he was sure that the aim of the movement was to force the government of President Derby to the negotiating table.

Already, seven of the more than a dozen rebels fighting the Chadian government formed a coalition a week ago and is in the process of absorbing many more. Our informant attributed the failure so far of the Chadian rebel forces to greed and vaulting ambition of their leaders, each of whom is determined to be the next president.

He regretted that the press statement of the rebels would so scare the Chadian Government as to cause the tightening of security around the borders, making it difficult for Chadian citizens to return to their fatherland.

It is worthy to note that the civil unrest in Chad is the direct consequence of President Derby's decision to cling to power. Like Biya, Derby changed the Chadian Constitution to enable him continue in office beyond the stipulated term.