The struggle against anti-government armed forces
At the end of 2005, anti-government unrest broke out in eastern Chad. In March 2006, the plot to shoot down President Deby's plane and then launch a coup failed. In mid-April, the rebels failed to attack N 'Djamena, and the government forces firmly controlled the capital. Deby severed diplomatic relations with Sudan, accusing Sudan of supporting Chadian rebels, and said that the election in May 2006 would be held as scheduled.
On August 8, 2006, Deby was re-elected as President of Chad. Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir attended Deby's inauguration ceremony, and the two presidents agreed to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On September 1 1-2 1, 2006, Deby went to Abé ché to personally direct the battle between the government forces and the anti-government armed forces "Alliance of Democratic Forces".
On February 2, 2008, rebels invaded the capital N 'Djamena from Sudan via eastern Chad. Deby personally commanded the operation on 1, but later returned to the capital and entered the presidential palace to resist. General daud Sommen, Chief of Staff of Chad, was killed that day. On February 2, Chadian rebels invaded the capital. On February 3, Chadian government forces fought fiercely with anti-government forces, and rebels surrounded the presidential palace. Finally, they withdrew from N 'Djamena at 16 pm local time (23 pm Beijing time). On February 4th, the Chadian government claimed that it had successfully repelled the anti-government forces' attack, while the anti-government forces indicated that they would launch a new round of attack. Chad rebels attacked N 'Djamena again, which made the situation in Chad worse. An hour after the ceasefire between the two sides, with the efforts of France, the UN Security Council authorized other countries to help the Chadian government fight the rebels. France says it will support the Chadian government by force. The rebels demanded that the French government remain neutral or they would defend themselves. On the afternoon of February 6, Deby held a press conference at the People's Palace in the presidential palace of Chad, saying that the situation in the country was under control and the rebels had retreated. However, he also admitted that his government was weakened in this incident. On the same day, French Defense Minister Hervé Moran made a surprise visit to Chad, met with Chadian President Deby, and inspected the French garrison in Chad and the evacuation point of the French military base. On the morning of February 7, Deby expressed the hope that the EU would send peacekeeping troops to Chad and Central Africa as soon as possible to ensure the safety of refugees. Earlier, the EU had planned to send peacekeeping troops to Chad and Central Africa in early February, but the specific time was postponed due to the situation in Chad. On the same day, Chadian Prime Minister Coumakoye announced a curfew in N 'Djamena, the capital of Chad, and six other areas to prevent a possible new round of rebel attacks.
International reaction:
China: Foreign Ministry officials in China said that they paid close attention to this incident and evacuated diplomats and expatriates.
AU: Strongly condemn this incident. If the rebels seize power, they will not recognize it.
United Nations: Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the incident, and the Security Council authorized other countries to help the Chadian government fight the rebels.
France: Sarkozy canceled the wedding ceremony and strongly condemned this violent attempt to seize power. French Foreign Minister Kouchner said that he would support the Chadian government by force. French defense minister visits Chad.
Libya: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi tried to mediate between the two sides.
EU: It will send peacekeeping troops to Chad to ensure the safety of refugees.
Deby visited China in September 2007 and held talks with President Hu Jintao.