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Attack Near Presidential Palace in Chad: 19 Dead Including 18 Attackers, Government States
Attack Near Presidential Palace in Chad: 19 Dead Including 18 Attackers, Government States
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Chad, a landlocked nation in Central Africa, faces frequent attacks from the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. 09.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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On the night of January 8-9, an attack occurred near the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, resulting in 19 deaths, including 18 assailants. The government spokesperson explained on national television that the attack was carried out by 24 individuals armed with machetes and knives.The incident took place while the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, was inside the palace and followed a meeting between Chadian leaders and the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi.According to Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, who is also the government spokesperson, the attackers were "a collection of [...] gangs" who were "completely drugged." He added that they arrived in a DINA vehicle and stabbed four guards, killing one and seriously injuring two, with another sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.Despite rumors suggesting a possible link to Boko Haram, Koulamallah stated that the attack was "probably not terrorist." He described it as a "completely desperate attack," as characterized by the president.Following police intervention, the situation was brought under control. Besides the 18 assailants killed, six others were injured. Citing the head of state, Koulamallah also stated that there is currently no threat to the country and its institutions.
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Attack Near Presidential Palace in Chad: 19 Dead Including 18 Attackers, Government States
09:26 09.01.2025 (Updated: 12:36 09.01.2025) Ekaterina Shilova
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Chad, a landlocked nation in Central Africa, faces frequent attacks from the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region.
On the night of January 8-9, an attack occurred near the presidential palace in N'Djamena,
Chad, resulting in 19 deaths, including 18 assailants. The government spokesperson explained on national television that the attack was carried out by 24 individuals armed with machetes and knives.
The incident took place while the
Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, was inside the palace and followed a meeting between Chadian leaders and the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi.
According to Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, who is also the government spokesperson, the attackers were "a collection of [...] gangs" who were "completely drugged." He added that they arrived in a DINA vehicle and stabbed four guards, killing one and seriously injuring two, with another sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Despite rumors suggesting a possible link to Boko Haram, Koulamallah stated that the attack was "probably not
terrorist." He described it as a "completely desperate attack," as characterized by the president.
Following police intervention, the situation was brought under control. Besides the 18 assailants killed, six others were injured. Citing the head of state, Koulamallah also stated that there is currently no threat to the country and its institutions.
