Chad’s transition is at a precarious juncture. But the United States has the diplomatic standing and resources to get it back on track.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 / By: Yamingué Bétinbaye; Remadji Hoinathy; Allah-Kauis Neneck; Babouh Tih-Kwada Elisabeth
When Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby announced in October that the country’s transition period would be extended another 24 months, demonstrators took to the streets in protest, where they were met with violent repression from Chadian security forces. As the dust settled, Chadian authorities initially disclosed 50 people had been killed — but opposition groups and independent observers claim a much higher figure.
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