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Chad ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby to create unity government 'in next few days'

Mahamat Idriss Deby raises his hand as he is sworn in as Chad's transitional president, in N'Djamena on 10 October, 2022. © AFP/Denis Sassou Gueipeur

Chad's ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has said a "government of national union" would be created in the coming days to steer the course toward new elections following a forum on the country's future.

The government "will put its heart and soul into ensuring that the will of the Chadian people is fully upheld," said Deby at ceremonies where he was appointed "transitional president" after the forum which ended on Saturday.

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