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Mahamat Deby, son of slain Chad President, to rule for 18 months: Army

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno

In this file photo taken on April 11, 2021 Four Star General and head of the Republican Guard in Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno (C), 37, son of Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno is seen at a polling station in N'djamena.

Photo credit: Marco Longari |AFP
Patrick Ilunga

By  Patrick Ilunga

Contributor

Nation Media Group

Following the death of Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno earlier on Tuesday, the army has suspended the government, the Constitution and Parliament.

The army has also installed Mahamat Deby, the son of the slain leader, as the country's President for 18 months. 

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