Chad Investigates Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
N'DJAMENA (Reuters) -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, though details of the incident remained unclear.
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Attack on Chad's presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed. The incident occurred while President Mahamat was inside.
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.
Chad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex
Authorities are cautious about drawing conclusions, with government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah stating that it was "probably not" a terrorist act.
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