2013 Chadian coup attempt
The 2013 Chadian coup d'état attempt was an attempted coup d'état against Chadian President Idriss Déby.[1]
Clashes in military barracks to the east of the capital N'Djamena, as well as in residential areas in the capital, occurred on the afternoon of May 1. During the clashes, which lasted for one day, between four and eight people were killed.[2]
Moussa Tao Mahamat, a former rebel leader, was accused of being the leader of the coup d'état attempt. He was arrested one day after the unsuccessful coup attempt.
Following its conclusion, four MPs, two generals, one journalist, and several members of military were arrested on charges of participating in the coup attempt.[3][4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chadian government thwarts attempted coup". France 24. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "At least 4 dead in Chad coup attempt: security sources". Reuters. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Alleged Coup Attempt No Excuse to Ignore Rights - Chad". ReliefWeb. May 9, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Chad Arrests Journalist Over Government Criticism, Union Says". Bloomberg.com. May 6, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Two generals, pro-Deby MP arrested for Chad coup plot: prosecutor". Reuters. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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