{"id":26077,"date":"2022-10-21T16:05:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T16:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/curfew-in-chad-after-security-forces-killed-at-least-60-protesters"},"modified":"2022-10-21T16:16:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T16:16:17","slug":"curfew-in-chad-after-security-forces-killed-at-least-60-protesters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/curfew-in-chad-after-security-forces-killed-at-least-60-protesters","title":{"rendered":"Curfew in Chad after security forces killed at least 60 protesters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Authorities in Chad declared a nighttime curfew in 3 cities, including the capital N\u2019Djamena, Moundou, Doba and Koumra, a day after banned protests were violently suppressed leading to deaths and injuries.<\/p>\n

Associated Press reported Thursday, that security forces opened fire on demonstrators in the country\u2019s two largest cities killing at least 60 people and wounding hundreds.<\/p>\n

The protesters demanded the removal of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno who took over in the wake of his father\u2019s assassination 18 months ago.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The 38-year-old general formed a sham unity government following his appointment as head of the transition after a national forum.<\/p>\n

On the same day, the first cabinet meeting was taking place. The president did not comment on the country\u2019s deadliest protest in recent years.<\/p>\n

His Prime minister announced a night-time curfew until the \u201ctotal restoration of order\u201d.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the African Union and the United Nations have condemned the \u201clethal\u201d use of force on civilians.<\/p>\n

\u201cI firmly condemn the crackdown that has caused many deaths in Chad\u201d, AU chair of the commission Moussa Faki Mahamat wrote on Twitter.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric called on the Chadian authorities to ensure the safety and security of civilians.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe call on the authorities to ensure that the security, safety, and human rights of all Chadians, including the right of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, are respected\u201d, the spokesman for the UN chief urged.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also call on all parties to refrain from violence or excessive use of force and to remain committed to the spirit of dialogue in the interest of peace and stability in the country\u201d, Ste\u0301phane Dujarric added.<\/p>\n

According to testimonies by witnesses who spoke to AP, demonstrators began to blow whistles at 3 a.m. all over the capital of N\u2019Djamena.<\/p>\n

Police fired tear gas at the crowds, which continued advancing and their numbers grew.<\/p>\n

Later on, Chadian police reportedly responded by firing live bullets.<\/p>\n

The deaths mainly occurred in N\u2019Djamena and the southern city cities of Moundou and Koumra, the Chadian PM said.<\/p>\n

The government spokesman, Aziz Mahamat Saleh, accused the protesters of attacking governmental offices, adding that a banned demonstration turned into an insurrection\u201d.<\/p>\n

Over 300 people were wounded and witnesses say some arriving at the hospital bore signs of torture.<\/p>\n

The exact death toll remains unknown.<\/p>\n

Victims include journalist Narcisse Oredje who was struck by a bullet.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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