Chad Transition: US, France Seek For Civilian Rule
President of France Emmanuel Macron’s, has called for peaceful transition in Chad following the death of President Idriss Deby on Tuesday.
France President made the disclosure in a condolence message to Chad on Wednesday, said it took note of the creation of an interim military body after Deby’s death but called for a peaceful transition to civilian rule.
Part of statement read “France lost a brave friend.
“France expresses its strong attachment to Chad’s stability and territorial integrity.
“We took note of the creation of an interim military body, urging a quick return to civilian rule and a peaceful transition.”
United States in a statement by a White House Spokesperson also offered its “sincere condolences” to the people of Chad on the death of Deby.
“We condemn recent violence and loss of life in Chad.
“We support a peaceful transition of power in accordance with the Chadian constitution,” the statement read.
One of Deby’s sons, General Mahamat Kata is to head the military council.
