The decisions have dismayed some opposition forces and defy repeated warnings from the African Union, the United States and other foreign powers that the junta must not monopolise power by extending the transition or fielding presidential candidates.
It also allows Deby to remain in power until the vote, although his Transitional Military Council will dissolve and be replaced with a transitional government, appointed by Deby. Riven by conflict and drought, Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world and also has some of the highest levels of hunger. Around 2 million people face severe food shortages there this year, according to the World Food Programme.
“There are lobbies that are doing everything to keep the junta in power against the will of the people,” said Guedmabaye, who is president of the Movement of Chadian Patriots for the Republic party.
Wow I'm so shocked.