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Rebels Captured in Chad After French Airstrikes

The rebel group had been making its way into Chad from Libya in a convoy of about 50 vehicles. But observers, including Chadian opposition leaders, are questioning whether the airstrikes were intended to fight terrorism or prop up support for President Idriss Déby, who has led Chad for nearly 30 years.

Chad: Army Captures Hundreds of Rebels After French Airstrikes

DW, 9 February 2019

French and Chadian airstrikes have allowed the Chadian army to take some 250 rebels into custody. The rebel group had been making its way into Chad from Libya in a convoy of about… Read more »
Chad: French Airstrikes Affirm Support for President Déby

VOA, 11 February 2019

When French fighter jets bombarded 40 pickup trucks of suspected insurgents last week in Chad, the former colonial power signaled an unprecedented willingness to engage openly in… Read more »

Chadian soldiers (file photo)

Chad: French Airstrikes Targeted 'Terrorists', Says Defence Minister

RFI, 4 February 2019

A series of French airstrikes targeted a group of "mercenaries and terrorists" from Libya, Chad's defence minister told RFI on Monday. French airstrikes on Sunday struck a column… Read more »

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