Presidential elections began on Sunday in the Republic of Chad, polling stations opened throughout the country. As the TASS reports, the DJA FM radio station broadcasting from the capital of nijames reported.
Voting takes place in a relaxed atmosphere. On April 9, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Chad announced the disclosure of the conspiracy in order to attempt to politicians and attacks on voters, several people were arrested, notes the radio station.
Seven candidates participate in the struggle for the presidential post, including the operating chapter of Idrissa Debi, which is in power for more than 30 years. At the final rally of his election campaign in Nitejamen, the 68-year-old head of state called on citizens of the country to show activity on voting day.
“Look early on Sunday and go to vote massively,” he said. Idriss Deby often also called on everyone to think about the future. “No one should lose hope, first of all young people,” the president emphasized. – We will work together in the interests of Chad. “