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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.
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- Mahamat Déby (transitional)
Apr 20, 2021 · 20 April 2021. Chad's President Idriss Déby was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. Chad's President Idriss Déby has died of his injuries following clashes with rebels in the north of...
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...
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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.
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...
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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,...
Apr 20, 2021 · 20 April 2021. Reuters. 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...