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

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“Chad post-Idriss Deby: the big unknown”
CHAD

Chad post-Idriss Deby: the big unknown

In April 2021, following the death in combat of Idriss Deby, Chad's all-powerful leader who ruled over the country for over three decades, his son Mahamat Idriss Deby known as "Kaka" took over at the head of the National Transitional Council. A year later, with the threat of rebellion hanging over N'Djamena, the country remains more split than ever. In an attempt to bridge the divide, Kaka has been trying to engage with his father's opponents, lately in Qatar since 13 March. But this is no easy task in the context of shifting regional alliances and the talks with the opposition's armed groups have been dragging on, casting a doubt on the general election set for the end of 2022. [...]
The opening of the preliminary dialogue, in Doha, Qatar.
The opening of the preliminary dialogue, in Doha, Qatar. © [email protected]
The inter-Chadian preliminary dialogue, which had been postponed several times, finally got underway on 13 March. A host of key protagonists, curious to see how Qatar would find the means to reach a deal, came to the meeting. [...] (600 words)
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CHAD 14/04/2022

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

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