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Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

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Published on 14.04.2022 at 05:00 GMT 3 min read Lire en français

The opening of the preliminary talks between the Chadian transitional govtand the political/military movements, 13 March 2022, in Doha. © ONU Tchad/Twitter

With the utmost discretion, the Chadian government has sent a team of generals to Doha to try to garner support within the rebels. One of their key targets is Timan Erdimi, nephew to the late Idriss Déby and a powerful figure among the Chadian rebellions of the last two decades.

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Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

With the utmost discretion, the Chadian government has sent a team of generals to Doha to try to garner support within the rebels. One of their key targets is Timan Erdimi, nephew to the late Idriss Déby and a powerful figure among the Chadian rebellions of the last two decades.

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With the utmost discretion, the Chadian government has sent a team of generals to Doha to try to garner support within the rebels. One of their key targets is Timan Erdimi, nephew to the late Idriss Déby and a powerful figure among the Chadian rebellions of the last two decades.

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Chad
Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

Chad, Egypt
Chad opposition figure Tom Erdimi still detained in Cairo

Chad
Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Spotlight | Chad, Qatar
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Chad
As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Egypt
Egypt inadvertently dragged into Chad peace talks

Chad
Doha Sheraton the focal point of the reconciliation attempt between rebels and Kaka

Chad
Doha hosts Chad reconciliation process but Kaka controls guest list

Chad
Chad interim rulers mull strategies for staying in power post-transition