One of Chad's most prominent rebel leaders, Timan Erdimi, returned home on Thursday after 17 years in exile to participate in national talks meant to pave the way to elections after the military seized power last year.
More than 30 rebel and opposition factions signed a peace pact with Chad's transitional authorities last week, agreeing to join broader talks scheduled to begin on Saturday. The most powerful insurgent group, however, refused to participate.
