19 Killed in Violent Clash as Gunmen Attempt Assault on Chad’s Presidential Complex

19 Killed in Violent Clash As Gunmen Attack Chad's Presidential Complex

In a dramatic escalation of violence in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex on Wednesday, leading to a fierce confrontation that resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals.

The attack, carried out by a 24-member commando unit, sparked intense gunfire near the complex, and AFP reporters in the area reported hearing shots and seeing tanks deployed on the streets. According to security sources, the armed assailants tried to overrun the compound, prompting a swift and deadly response.

Government spokesman and Foreign Minister, Abderaman Koulamallah, confirmed that 19 people were killed in the exchange. Of those, 18 were attackers, while one security personnel was also killed. Additionally, six of the assailants were injured, and three members of the security forces sustained injuries, one of whom was in serious condition.

In the hours following the attack, Koulamallah appeared in a video posted to Facebook, accompanied by soldiers and visibly armed, assuring the public that the situation was “completely under control.” He added, “The destabilisation attempt was put down.”

This assault adds to the growing unrest in Chad, a country already grappling with a series of internal challenges, including tensions over political power and security issues in the region.

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