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Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno gives a press conference on February 6, 2008 in Ndjamena.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008

Open quoteThese are exceptional measures, but I must do this to assure the regular functioning of the state.Close quote

  • IDRISS DEBY
  • President of Chad, declaring a state of emergency after recent rebel attacks left more than 160 people dead
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