US orders some staff to leave Chad over fears of rebel advance on capital
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18 April 2021 - 21:25
N'Djamena — The US said rebel fighters in Chad appeared to be moving towards the capital N'Djamena and ordered non-essential staff to leave, warning of possible violence.
But the government denied there is any threat, saying those behind the claims are “not even on the ground, but somewhere in Europe”...
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