Chad: Deby’s death fuels insecurity and uncertainty
By DW
24 April 2021 |
10:53 am
Deby was a strongman, hailed by his allies but despised by his people. Experts say his death leaves behind a country torn apart, a region plagued by extremist groups and his Western allies unsure of how to proceed.
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