Calm had returned to the Chadian capital N’Djamena, a spokesman for the military-ruled government said Thursday after an armed attack on the presidential palace by a 24-member commando unit the

Chadian troops were heavily deployed around the capital, N’Djamena, Thursday as officials said they were investigating a failed attack on the country’s presidential palace.

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.

Several gunmen launched an attack on the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking clashes that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead and several other

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.

Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.

The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex. The assault came after President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno returned to his compound following talks with China's Foreign Minister Wang-Yi.

Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena. The attackers attempted to storm the complex, sparking a deadly confrontation with security forces.

Two dozen armed men tried to storm into Chad's presidential palace but 18 of the attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday.Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential complex just before 8:00 pm local time (1900 GMT) on Wednesday in the centre of N'Djamena,

An armed attack on Chad's presidential complex has raised alarm and sparked fears of a potential coup attempt. ・Armed attack at Chad's presidential complex sparked fears of a potential coup attempt ・19 people were killed in the fighting,

Two dozen assailants armed with weapons and machetes launched an assault on Chad's presidential palace which the government said was thwarted but the opposition cast doubt Thursday on the official account of events.