2013 Chadian coup d'état attempt

The 2013 Chadian coup d'état attempt was an attempted coup d'état against Chadian President Idriss Déby that was foiled on May 1, 2013.[1] Clashes in military barracks east of N'Djamena, as well as in residential area in N'Djamena occurred on afternoon of May 1st, during the clashes in military barracks between 4 and 8 people were killed.[2] Moussa Tao Mahamat, a former rebel leader was alleged of being the leader of the coup d'état attempt, he was arrested on the day coup was foiled. Four MPs, two generals, one journalists and several members of military were arrested on charges of participating in the coup. [3][4][5]

References
  1. "Chadian government thwarts attempted coup". France 24. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. "At least 4 dead in Chad coup attempt: security sources". Reuters. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  3. "Alleged Coup Attempt No Excuse to Ignore Rights - Chad". ReliefWeb. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. "Chad Arrests Journalist Over Government Criticism, Union Says". Bloomberg.com. May 6, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. "Two generals, pro-Deby MP arrested for Chad coup plot: prosecutor". Reuters. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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