Protests by Chad’s opposition close down N’Djamena & other cities

Chad’s capital N’Djamena and other cities experienced closing of markets, shops and slow traffic on Wednesday following countrywide protests by the country’s opposition at President Idriss Deby’s bid for a fresh fifth term in office.
The spokesperson for the “That’s Enough” opposition grouping, Mahamat Nour Ibedou, said the cities of Sarh in the south, Abeche in the east and central Mongo were also locked down.

“This shows people have realised they can exercise their democratic rights,” said the spokesperson for the score of civil society groups involved, including the Chadian Human Rights League and the Union of Chadian Trade Unions.