Grief and anger in Chad over army’s deadly protest crackdown

Relatives demand justice as rights groups call for thorough investigation of deaths during opposition protests.

Ndjamena, Chad – Surrounded by other mourning women, Grace Garandi breaks down in loud, uncontrollable sobs. Her 17-year-old brother, Sinna, is one of at least five people killed in Chad during protests this week against the military’s takeover in the wake of longtime President Idriss Deby’s sudden death some 10 days ago. The teenager’s family says he was only a spectator watching a confrontation between protesters and security forces in the capital, Ndjamena.