Gunfire at Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead

Reuters

An attempted attack on Chad’s presidential palace on Wednesday left 19 people dead, including one security officer, and several injured.

Government forces killed 18 of the 24 gunmen who tried to storm the complex.

Government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah confirmed the situation is under control and described the attack as a failed destabilisation attempt.

Authorities are investigating the motives behind the assault while urging calm and maintaining heightened security in the capital.

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