Deby's Son Named 'President Of The Republic' Of Chad
File photo shows Four Star General and head of the Republican Guard in Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno (L), 37, son of Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno (AFP)
A son of Chad's slain leader Idriss Deby Itno is to take over as president in place of his father, according to a charter released Wednesday by the presidency.
It said General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, 37, who on Tuesday was named transitional leader as head of a military council following his father's death, will "occupy the functions of the president of the republic" and also serve as head of the armed forces.
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It said General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, 37, who on Tuesday was named transitional leader as head of a military council following his father's death, will "occupy the functions of the president of the republic" and also serve as head of the armed forces.
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