Chad capital attack: 19 killed in assault on presidential complex
Gunmen launched an attack on the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead and several others injured,
Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead
An attack on Chad’s presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday.
Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound
A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed "ill-intentioned individuals" who were neutralised by security forces, the public prosecutor said on Thursday,
Chad presidential palace attack foiled, 20 killed
Two dozen armed men tried to storm into Chad’s presidential palace but 18 of the attackers and two soldiers died in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said on Thursday.
Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead
At least 19 people were killed when gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, according to the government. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz
Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex
Gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, resulting in 19 deaths, including one presidential guard. The situation is now under control, per government statements.
Chad says military foiled 'destabilisation attempt'
Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and the military blocked the surrounding streets.
Chad Foils Assault on Presidency Weeks After Disputed Elections
Chad said it averted a “destabilization attempt” after security forces repelled two dozen assailants that briefly entered the presidency where the West African nation’s military leader had received China’s foreign minister.
Chad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister
Chad's government has said security forces had thwarted an alleged effort to destabilise the country on Wednesday night, after a group of people attacked the presidential palace in the capital, N'Djamena.
Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group
An foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised by security forces, a government spokesperson said.
Gunshots heard in the capital of Chad near the presidential compound
Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace
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