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Chad buries President Idriss Deby

Chad holds a state funeral for President Idriss Déby Itno, who led the country with an iron fist for 30 years and died Monday 19 April. Deby died from wounds sustained fighting rebels, the army said Tuesday. France and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby.

 

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