The presidency of Chad reportedly came under attack by militants
Tanks have been deployed to the streets of N’Djamena and heavy gunfire could be heard at the heart of the capital of Chad, as the presidential palace reportedly came under attack by unidentified militants, sources have told RT.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had visited N’Djamena on Wednesday to discuss “advancing bilateral cooperation” with Chadian President Mahamat Deby.
The French news agency AFP first reported “heavy gunfire” in the Chadian capital on Wednesday evening. AFP cited a Chadian security source, who said that “armed men had attacked the presidential palace.”
The Chadian authorities have not made any statements. All roads to the presidency have been closed to traffic and the streets were blocked by armored vehicles.
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