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Chad peace talks in Doha near agreement

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Published on 05.07.2022 at 05:00 GMT 3 min read Lire en français

Representatives of 52 Chadian political and rebel groups are hosted in Doha since March. © Karim Jaafar/AFP

After more than four months of tough negotiations, the Chadian junta and the main political and rebel groups are set to agree on a joint text. This is a prelude to the holding of the planned "inclusive dialogue", the outcome of which remains uncertain.

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Chad Chad peace talks in Doha near agreement

After more than four months of tough negotiations, the Chadian junta and the main political and rebel groups are set to agree on a joint text. This is a prelude to the holding of the planned "inclusive dialogue", the outcome of which remains uncertain.

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Chad
Chad peace talks in Doha near agreement

Chad
Déby buoyed by new rapid intervention force

In Focus | Chad
The 1001 lives of Abakar Manany

Chad, France
Emmanuel Macron has renewed contact with Mahamat Idriss Deby

West Africa
Doha prepares to launch major mediation centre

In Focus | Ivory Coast, Mali
From Gao to Abidjan, Ben Moctar Maouloud, the broker who has Ouattara's ear

Chad, Senegal
After Chad dialogue, Macky Sall rolls up his sleeves on next steps between FACT and Mahamat Idriss Déby

Chad
Shadowy presidential advisers implicated in Mahamat Zene Chérif's resignation

Chad
After Qatar's mediation, Macky Sall takes FACT dossier in hand

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby expected to make official visit to Riyadh

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Mahamat Idriss Déby under fire at home and abroad

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Spotlight | Chad
Middleman Chafi comes to Qatar's rescue in the Chadian 'pre-dialogue' process in Doha

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Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

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Déby's nephew Bedey takes transitional military council to the skies