Two die as Chadians protest military takeover

At least two people were killed on Tuesday in a protest by Chadians against the military takeover of the government following the sudden death of President Idriss Deby Itno last week, local media reported.
Residents said in most parts of the Chadian capital Ndjamena, the air was filled with teargas and smoke as protesters burned tyres in several neighbourhoods and the military responded by lobbing teargas and firing their guns.
The African Union earlier expressed deep concern over the increasing spate of violence, insurrection, rebellion, heightened insecurity and political tensions throughout the Sahel region as well as the neighbouring countries, “all of which are consequences of the conflict in Libya, the increasing operational tempo of rebels, foreign terrorist fighters and mercenaries, as well as the proliferation of illicit weapons.”
The president of the Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Deby, will address the nation later on Tuesday, following the protests in the country.

Edited by Olajumoke Adeleke