France’s foreign minister has said the immediate priority in Chad is for the military council to ensure the stability of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an interview with French TV Jean-Yves Le Drian appeared to defend the suspension of the constitution, saying there were exceptional circumstances in Chad following the death of President Idriss D\u00e9by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The military said he died on the battlefield after being wounded by rebels trying to advance on the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr D\u00e9by’s son, Mahamat Idriss D\u00e9by Itno – also known as “General Kaka – was named president by the military council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many in Chad, including the opposition, will be disappointed by the minister’s remarks as they had been hoping France would lead international calls for a fast return to civilian rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chad has been an long-time ally of France and other Western powers in the battle against jihadist groups in the Sahel region of Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least for now it seems France will not be putting much pressure on the generals to hand the country over to civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not while rebels are still threatening to seize power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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