![epa09155824 French President Emmanuel Macron (CR) arrives with the son of the late Chadian president Idriss Deby, Mahamat Idriss Deby (CL) to attend the state funeral for the late Chadian president Idriss Deby in N'Djamena, Chad, 23 April 2021. Chad's President Idriss Deby died of injuries suffered in clashes with rebels in the country's north, an army spokesperson announced on state television on 20 April 2021. Deby had been in power since 1990 and was re-elected for a sixth term in the 11 April 2021 elections. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON / POOL](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W4EW3QSBV3CTGIEAZJU7YICRVA.jpg?smart=true&auth=5e2024dca16251217ee14b144f1e1219f4086e76fd7775b4ee89baca622e44cf&width=400&height=225)
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to attend the state funeral for the late Chadian president Idriss Deby in N'Djamena. EPA
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to attend the state funeral for the late Chadian president Idriss Deby in N'Djamena. EPA
Chad rebels say they are ready for ceasefire and talks
France backs military council headed by fallen president’s son
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25 April, 2021