Chad's government reassured the public that the capital remains stable despite reports of gunfire near the presidential palace, following clashes described as a "little incident."
Chad Downplays Gunfire Incident Near Presidential Palace
Chad Downplays Gunfire Incident Near Presidential Palace
Chadian Foreign Minister insists N'Djamena is calm following gunfire and clashes with attackers.
In a recent address, Chadian Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah sought to ease public concerns, asserting stability in N'Djamena after gunfire erupted near the presidential palace. In a video taken from within the palace grounds, Koulamallah characterized the event as a "little incident" and indicated that "everything is calm."
Reports from the government suggest confrontations took place between the security forces and groups termed as "terrorist elements." According to the French news agency AFP, the unrest resulted in the deaths of 18 attackers along with a member of the security personnel. The response included a visible military presence, with tanks deployed and all accessible roads to the palace closed for security.
In the footage shared on social media platform Facebook, Koulamallah was seen in the company of military personnel, reassuring viewers that "nothing serious has happened." He emphasized the commitment of the state to defend its sovereignty, stating, "We are here and we will defend our country at the price of our blood." Implicitly referring to the attack, he claimed, “This whole attempt at destabilization has been thwarted.”
The incident unfolds shortly after a visit from China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, who conferred with President Mahamat Déby and several high-ranking officials, highlighting the geopolitical dimensions surrounding Chad amidst security challenges.
Reports from the government suggest confrontations took place between the security forces and groups termed as "terrorist elements." According to the French news agency AFP, the unrest resulted in the deaths of 18 attackers along with a member of the security personnel. The response included a visible military presence, with tanks deployed and all accessible roads to the palace closed for security.
In the footage shared on social media platform Facebook, Koulamallah was seen in the company of military personnel, reassuring viewers that "nothing serious has happened." He emphasized the commitment of the state to defend its sovereignty, stating, "We are here and we will defend our country at the price of our blood." Implicitly referring to the attack, he claimed, “This whole attempt at destabilization has been thwarted.”
The incident unfolds shortly after a visit from China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, who conferred with President Mahamat Déby and several high-ranking officials, highlighting the geopolitical dimensions surrounding Chad amidst security challenges.
