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Idriss Déby Itno (Arabic: إدريس ديبي Idrīs Daybī Itnū; 18 June 1952 – 20 April 2021) was a Chadian politician and military officer who was the 6th president of Chad from 1991 until his death in 2021 during the Northern Chad offensive. His term of office of more than 30 years makes him Chad's longest-serving president.
May 6, 2024 · Idriss Deby (since 2006 also called Idriss Deby Itno), military leader and politician who was the president of Chad from 1990 to 2021. While in the military, he was recognized as a brilliant military strategist and was made commander in chief of the armed forces. Learn more about Idriss Deby here.
Apr 20, 2021 · Chad's President Idriss Déby has died of his injuries following clashes with rebels in the north of the country at the weekend, the army has said. The announcement came a day after provisional...
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Apr 20, 2021 · Idriss Déby, Chad's president for 30 years, was known as "The Great Survivor" but his luck has finally run out. The 68-year-old, who had just been re-elected for a sixth term, has been killed...
Apr 20, 2021 · His death, at age 68, was announced on Tuesday. He first distinguished himself more than three decades ago by commanding soldiers to victory against Libyan-backed rebels in the Tibesti Mountains,...
May 14, 2021 · As president of Chad for 30 years, Idriss Déby, who has died aged 68, was everything a leader should not be. Corrupt, opportunistic and glory-driven, he dominated Chad for more than half its...
Apr 20, 2021 · His death was announced on Tuesday. The death of Mr. Déby, who brooked no dissent and was feared by his own people, could spark a battle for succession and leave a gaping hole in a country...