Rebels ‘will not delay’ Chad poll
Chad will hold presidential elections as scheduled next month despite last week’s rebel attack on the capital, N’Djamena, President Idriss Deby says. Mr Deby, speaking at a news conference in the city, said the army was back in control of the whole country. More than 100 rebels were rounded up following the attack. Mr Deby said most of them were from Sudan, which has denied any involvement. Chad’s main civilian opposition parties are boycotting the 3 May polls. Full Story