Chad's Opposition Leader Yaya Dillo Killed in Deadly Attack
TL;DR
Yaya Dillo, an opposition leader in Chad and vocal opponent of President Mahamat Déby, was killed in a shootout with security forces following accusations of a deadly attack on the country's security agency. His death comes amid unrest in the lead-up to the presidential elections scheduled for 6 May, intended to return the country to constitutional rule. Dillo's party members also came under attack, with one colleague shot dead and others injured, leading to further fatalities.
- Yaya Dillo: Chad opposition leader killed in shootout BBC.com
- Troops deployed, internet shut down in Chad’s capital amid deadly violence Al Jazeera English
- Several killed in Chad after attack on intelligence agency foiled, government says CNN
- Yaya Dillo: Chad Opposition Leader Accused Of Foiled Attack Dies Bloomberg
- Several killed in attack on Chad's intelligence services office in capital, says government FRANCE 24 English
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