Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound
A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed "ill-intentioned individuals" who were neutralised by security forces, the public prosecutor said on Thursday,
Chad says bid to storm into presidential palace foiled, 20 dead
Two dozen armed men tried to storm into Chad's presidential palace but 18 of the attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday.Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential complex just before 8:00 pm local time (1900 GMT) on Wednesday in the centre of N'Djamena,
Chad Government Says Thwarted Presidential Palace Assault
Two dozen assailants armed with weapons and machetes launched an assault on Chad's presidential palace which the government said was thwarted but the opposition cast doubt Thursday on the official account of events.
Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group
An attack on Chad's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised, the government spokesperson said.
Foiled Attack Sparks Tension in Chad's Capital
A thwarted attack on Chad's presidential residence by armed assailants trained by security forces has heightened tensions in N'Djamena. The incident comes amid Chad's departure from a defense pact with France and highlights the region's ongoing instability due to militant activity.
19 dead in attack on Chad’s presidential complex in N’Djamena
No fewer than 19 people, including one security personnel member, were killed in a battle against gunmen who attempted to storm the presidential complex
Chad says military foiled 'destabilisation attempt'
Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and the military blocked the surrounding streets.
Chad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister
Chad's government has said security forces had thwarted an alleged effort to destabilise the country on Wednesday night, after a group of people attacked the presidential palace in the capital, N'Djamena.
Chad investigates failed attack on presidential palace
Chadian troops were heavily deployed around the capital, N’Djamena, Thursday as officials said they were investigating a failed attack on the country’s presidential palace. Government troops foiled an attack by 24 heavily armed assailants on Wednesday night,
Chad: Military says it foiled attack on presidential palace
Chad's national prosecutor said on Thursday that an attempt to storm the presidential palace on Wednesday evening had been foiled. Two dozen armed men allegedly carrying "weapons, machetes and knives" attacked the palace guards after pretending to be in a broken-down vehicle by the gates.
Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead
State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier ...
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Chad's Presidential Compound: Thwarted Intrusion Raises Concerns Amid Regional Unrest
A failed attack on Chad's presidential compound involved intoxicated men wielding knives, stopped by security forces. This ...
Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control
Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Pledges Military Aid For Africa
Chinaese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest ...
Gunfire erupts inside presidency in Chad capital
Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence ...