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Chad, rebels sign peace deal in Qatar

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DOHA — Chad Interim Authorities and rebels signed a peace deal in Doha on Monday ahead of broader national reconciliation dialogue later this month.

The pact-signing ceremony, which included parties who had agreed to engage in an inclusive dialogue with their respective countries, was attended by more than 30 rebel groups and was held in Qatar's capital for several months. negotiations continued.

Details such as how the transaction will be conducted and how compliance will be monitored were not immediately released.

The signatories agreed to work towards a permanent ceasefire and civilian disarmament, according to sources familiar with the agreement.

Chad's interim military junta has also promised groups that signed the agreement not to launch military or police operations in neighboring countries, the sources said, asking not to be identified.

The interim military government is headed by Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power last year after the death of his father.

Debbie was declared chairman of the Transitional Military Council in April 2021. After his father, longtime ruler Idris Deby, was killed while visiting troops fighting rebels in the north.

His council initially said it would oversee his 18-month transition to democracy, but with that deadline approaching, there has been little sign of organizing elections. rice field.

The National Dialogue, which is intended to involve a wide range of groups and political parties, as well as the government and rebels, is now scheduled to begin on August 20.

Qatar 's foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al Thani, addressed the signing and called on non-signatory groups to join the deal.

A US ally, the wealthy Gulf state of Qatar, facilitated negotiations. (Reporting by Andrew Mills; Writing by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Toby Chopra and Bradley Perrett)