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.
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Chad: Army Captures Hundreds of Rebels After French Airstrikes
Deutsche Welle, 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 »
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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 »
