Chad deploys troops as opposition protests after Deby named election winner

Supporters of Chad's junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno celebrate their candidate's victory in a street in N'Djamena on May 9, 2024.

Chad has ordered the immediate deployment of troops to maintain peace, especially in the capital, N'djamena, after provisional results of the May 6 presidential elections surprisingly published on Thursday night declared transitional ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby winner with over 61% of the votes. The main challenger, Succes Masra, claimed he won, with over 73% of the votes.