(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 09, 2021 Chadian President Idriss DÈby Itno addresses supporters at his election campaign rally in N'djamena. - Chadian President Idriss DÈby Itno, who has been in power for 30 years, died on April 20, 2021 from injuries sustained while commanding his army in fighting against rebels in the north over the weekend, a spokesman announced on state television. (Photo by Marco LONGARI / AFP)
The President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno, has passed away, following a confrontation with rebels after which he suffered wounds on the battlefield. He had ruled the central African nation for more than three decades and was even declared winner of the 2021 presidential election, paving the way for him to stay in power for six more years. Deby first won elections in 1996 and 2001. After this, he continued to win in 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.
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