Opposition groups in Chad to join Peace talks

Several Chadian political and rebel groups have decided to take part in peace talks in Qatar, reversing their previous position.

Earlier this month they pulled out after accusing Chad’s military government of harassment and threats.

National dialogue
Chad’s interim President, Mohamad Deby, recently announced that a national dialogue would take place in August as the first step towards elections.

The death of his father last year, the country’s long-time leader Idris Deby  threw Chad into political turmoil.

Correspondents say ‘‘further instability is likely if the rebel groups fail to reach an agreement with the government and then are not part of the national dialogue.”

BBC/Mercy Chukwudiebere