Assault On Chad Presidential Complex Leaves 19 Dead
Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.
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. "They killed two soldiers and seriously wounded five others,
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.
Chad Capital Calm After Deadly Presidential Palace Assault
Chad's capital was calm early on Thursday, the morning after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people, mostly assailants, according to the government.
Chad's Capital N'Djamena Experiences Violence Following Attack on Presidential Palace
N'Djamena experiences violence and tank deployments after an attack on the presidential palace, escalating tensions in Chad's capital.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Gunshots heard in the capital of Chad near the presidential compound
Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in the capital of the African nation of Chad on Wednesday evening, residents said, while one government minister reported that the situation was under control.
At least 19 die in Chad during gunfight at presidential palace
The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex. The assault came after President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno returned to his compound following talks with China's Foreign Minister Wang-Yi.
Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex
Gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, resulting in 19 deaths, including one presidential guard. The situation
Gunshots are heard near Chad's presidential palace. Foreign minister says it's under control
Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Chad's capital Wednesday evening, residents said, while the African country's foreign minister said soldiers were defending the president and the situation was under control.
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 on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security
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