Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Chad Rebels in Goz Beida, Am Dam and Biltine

French Mirage in Chad
Armed rebels have overrun three towns in the volatile east of the country and appear to be headed toward the capital, Ndjamena. Aid groups in eastern Chad reported that the rebels briefly occupied Goz Beida, Am Dam and Biltine, and that European Union peacekeeping troops had exchanged fire with them. Chad’s president, Idriss Déby, has accused Sudan of helping the rebels seeking to overthrow him. here

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