Chad opposition, civil society vow to disrupt Sunday elections 

FILE - Members from the Consultation Group Of Political Actors (GCAP) campaign at the central market for the boycott of Chad's legislative, communal and provincial elections in N'Djamena on Dec. 16, 2024.

Tensions continue to mount in Chad, with opposition and so-called civil society groups vowing to disrupt Sunday’s local council, regional and parliamentary elections. The groups say the polls will be rigged to favor current President Mahamat Idriss Deby, and are visiting towns and villages warning people to stay home to avoid possible street violence.