Chadian officials assert that stability remains intact following an incident of gunfire near the presidential palace, downplaying the severity of the situation.
Chad’s Government Reports Stability After Gunfire Eruptions Near Presidential Palace
Chad’s Government Reports Stability After Gunfire Eruptions Near Presidential Palace
Chad’s response to gunfire in N'Djamena highlights government claims of control amidst security threats.
Chad's government is asserting the stability of the capital N'Djamena after recent gunfire incidents near the presidential palace. Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah appeared in a video, reportedly filmed at the palace grounds, labeling the unrest as a minor occurrence, insisting, "everything is calm." Government sources suggest the clashes were between security forces and what were described as "terrorist elements."
According to reports from the French news agency AFP, the confrontation resulted in the deaths of 18 attackers along with one member of the security forces. After the incident, military tanks were deployed in the vicinity, and access roads to the presidential palace were cordoned off.
In the Facebook video, Koulamallah is seen addressing the situation while surrounded by armed government personnel, reassuring citizens that the threat has been neutralized. “Nothing serious has happened,” he remarked, emphasizing the resolve of the forces to protect Chad at all costs. He further indicated that the attempted destabilization had been successfully thwarted.
Specific details about the assault revealed that it was carried out by a commando unit comprising 24 members, with at least six attackers reported injured. Additionally, three members of the government forces were also wounded during the encounter. The unrest occurred shortly after the visit from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who met with President Mahamat Déby and senior officials, highlighting continued foreign diplomatic engagement in the region.
According to reports from the French news agency AFP, the confrontation resulted in the deaths of 18 attackers along with one member of the security forces. After the incident, military tanks were deployed in the vicinity, and access roads to the presidential palace were cordoned off.
In the Facebook video, Koulamallah is seen addressing the situation while surrounded by armed government personnel, reassuring citizens that the threat has been neutralized. “Nothing serious has happened,” he remarked, emphasizing the resolve of the forces to protect Chad at all costs. He further indicated that the attempted destabilization had been successfully thwarted.
Specific details about the assault revealed that it was carried out by a commando unit comprising 24 members, with at least six attackers reported injured. Additionally, three members of the government forces were also wounded during the encounter. The unrest occurred shortly after the visit from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who met with President Mahamat Déby and senior officials, highlighting continued foreign diplomatic engagement in the region.
